Don Anderson
Australian public servant
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Sir Donald George Anderson CBE (1 March 1917 – 30 November 1975) was a senior Australian public servant. He was Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation from January 1956 until September 1973.
1 March 1917
Sir Don Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation | |
| In office 1 January 1956 – 30 September 1973 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donald George Anderson 1 March 1917 Waikerie, South Australia |
| Died | 30 November 1975 (aged 58) Heidelberg, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Spouse |
Monica Mary Porker
(m. 1941–1975) |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career
Anderson was born to parents Clara Catherine Anderson (née Nash) and Alex Gibb Anderson in Waikerie, South Australia on 1 March 1917.[1] He was schooled at Adelaide High School and the University of Adelaide.
On 1 January 1956, Anderson began his term as Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation.[2] He served in the role until September 1973, in retirement serving as Chairman of Qantas.[1]
Anderson died on 30 November 1975 in Heidelberg, Melbourne.[1]
Awards
In June 1950 Anderson was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his service as Director-General in the Department of Civil Aviation.[3] He was made a Knight Bachelor in June 1967.[4]
