Gordon Davidson (politician)
Gordon Davidson | |
|---|---|
| Senator for South Australia | |
| In office 1 July 1965 – 30 June 1981 | |
| In office 8 February 1962 – 30 June 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Buttfield |
| In office 28 September 1961 – 8 December 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Rex Pearson |
| Succeeded by | Nancy Buttfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gordon Sinclair Davidson 17 January 1915 Adelaide |
| Died | 25 November 2002 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Patricia |
| Residence | Glenelg |
Gordon Sinclair Davidson CBE (17 January 1915 – 25 November 2002) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served as a Senator for South Australia. He was twice appointed to casual vacancies (1961 and 1962) and later won election in his own right, serving 16 years (1965–1981). He was a grazier and church administrator before entering politics.