Dexter Davies Explained

Dexter Davies
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Term Start:10 August 1998
Term End:21 May 2001
Birth Name:Dexter Melvyn Davies
Birth Date:1951 4, df=yes
Nationality:Australian
Occupation:Australian rules footballer

Dexter Melvyn Davies (10 April 1951 – 17 March 2018) was an Australian politician.

Davies was born in Kellerberrin, Western Australia, and was a farmer and consultant before entering politics. He also played Australian rules football at a high level, appearing in 14 games for in the Western Australian National Football League (WANFL) between the 1969 and 1971 WANFL seasons.[1] In 1998, Davies was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council in a countback as a National Party member for Agricultural. He was defeated in 2001.[2]

His daughter, Mia Davies, also became a member of parliament, and the first woman to lead the WA Nationals.

Davies died, aged 66, from lung cancer on 17 March 2018.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/intranet/libpages.nsf/WebFiles/Fact+Sheets+HN11+Footballers+in+the+House/$FILE/HN11+Footballers+in+the+House.pdf Footballers in the House
  2. Web site: The Hon. Dexter Melvyn Davies MLC. Parliament of Western Australia.
  3. News: Bettles. Colin. Vale Dexter Davies a 'larger than life' rural and sports champion. 2 April 2018. The Land. 20 March 2018. en.