Donald James Cameron (15 October 1917 – 22 June 1964), Australian politician, was born in Cloncurry, Queensland, and was educated at Catholic schools. He moved to Brisbane where he worked as a chef and catering manager. Active in the Australian Labor Party from an early age, he unexpectedly won the middle-class seat of Lilley at the 1961 election, but was defeated in 1963.
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| Preceded by Bruce Wight |
Member for Lilley 1961–1963 |
Succeeded by Kevin Cairns |
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| Name | Cameron, Donald James |
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| Short description | Australian politician |
| Date of birth | 15 October 1917 |
| Place of birth | Cloncurry, Queensland |
| Date of death | 22 June 1964 |
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“I longed to arrest all beauty that came before me, and at length the longing has been satisfied.”
—Julia Margaret Cameron (1815–1879)