Don Cameron (Victorian politician)
Donald James Cameron (19 January 1878 – 20 August 1962) was an Australian politician who served as a Senator for Victoria from 1938 to 1962. He was a member of the Labor Party and served as Minister for Aircraft Production (1941–1945) and Postmaster-General (1945–1949) in the Curtin and Chifley governments.
The Honourable Don Cameron | |
|---|---|
| Postmaster-General of Australia | |
| In office 2 February 1945 – 19 December 1949 | |
| Prime Minister | John Curtin Frank Forde Ben Chifley |
| Preceded by | Bill Ashley |
| Succeeded by | Larry Anthony |
| Minister for Aircraft Production | |
| In office 7 October 1941 – 2 February 1945 | |
| Prime Minister | John Curtin |
| Preceded by | John Leckie |
| Succeeded by | Norman Makin |
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 1 July 1938 – 30 June 1962 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 January 1878 North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 20 August 1962 (aged 84) Malvern East, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Other political affiliations | Victorian Socialist Party |
| Spouse |
Georgina Werrin (m. 1899) |
| Occupation | Printer, plumber |
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