Ron Davies (Australian politician)

For the state politician, see Ron Davies (Western Australian politician).

Ron Davies
Member of the Australian Parliament for Braddon
In office 22 November 1958 – 13 December 1975
Preceded by	Aubrey Luck
Succeeded by	Ray Groom
Personal details
Born	(1919-07-25)25 July 1919 Latrobe, Tasmania
Died
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Occupation	Teacher

Ronald "Ron" Davies (25 July 1919 – 5 June 1980) was an Australian politician. Born in Latrobe, Tasmania, he was educated at state schools and then the University of Tasmania, becoming a teacher. He served in the military 1942-1945. In 1958, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Braddon, defeating Liberal MP Aubrey Luck. He was only the second Labor member ever to win the seat, previously known as Darwin, and the first since 1917. He held the seat until 1975, when he was defeated by Liberal candidate and future Premier of Tasmania Ray Groom. Davies died in 1980. His son Glen served in the Tasmanian House of Assembly from 1972 to 1986.

References

Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Aubrey Luck	Member for Braddon 1958 – 1975	Succeeded by Ray Groom