Jack Devlin (Australian politician)

Jack Devlin
Jack Devlin
Senator for Victoria
	In office; 28 September 1946 – 26 May 1957
Preceded by	Alexander Fraser
Succeeded by	Charles Sandford
Personal details
Born	6 January 1900; Violet Town, Victoria
Died	26 May 1957 (aged 57); Tamleugh, Victoria
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Occupation	Farmer

John Joseph "Jack" 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.[1]

References

Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2008.

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[Psephos-1] Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2008.