Jack Devlin (Australian politician)

For the American politician, see John H. Devlin.

John Joseph Devlin (6 January 1900 – 26 May 1957) was an Australian politician. Born at Violet Town, Victoria, he was educated at state schools before becoming a farmer. He served on Violet Town Shire Council from 1927 to 1957, and as president for some of that time. In 1946, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Victoria. He died in 1957;^[1] Charles Sandford was appointed to replace him.^[2]

Jack Devlin
Senator for Victoria
In office 28 September 1946 – 26 May 1957
Preceded by	Alexander Fraser
Succeeded by	Charles Sandford
Personal details
Born	(1900-01-06)6 January 1900 Violet Town, Victoria
Died	26 May 1957(1957-05-26) (aged 57) Tamleugh, Victoria
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Occupation	Farmer