Don Anderson

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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.

Sir Don Anderson CBE
Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation
In office 1 January 1956 – 30 September 1973
Personal details
Born	Donald George Anderson (1917-03-01)1 March 1917 Waikerie, South Australia
Died	30 November 1975(1975-11-30) (aged 58) Heidelberg, Melbourne, Victoria
Nationality	Australian
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]