Jack Devlin (Australian politician)

John Joseph Devlin (6 January 1900 26 May 1957) was an Australian politician. Born at Violet Town, Victoria, he was educated at state schools before becoming a farmer. He served on Violet Town Shire Council from 1927 to 1957, and as President for some of that time. In 1946, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Victoria. He died in 1957; Charles Sandford was appointed to replace him.

Jack Devlin
Senator for Victoria
In office
28 September 1946  26 May 1957
Preceded byAlexander Fraser
Succeeded byCharles Sandford
Personal details
Born(1900-01-06)6 January 1900
Violet Town, Victoria
Died26 May 1957(1957-05-26) (aged 57)
Tamleugh, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
OccupationFarmer
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