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Don Dunstan (1926–1999)

Author of Felicia, the political memoirs of Don Dunstan

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About the Author

Includes the names: D. A. Dunstan, Donald Dunstan

Disambiguation Notice:

Not to be confused with Sir Donald Dunstan (1923-2011), a former Governor of South Australia.

Works by Don Dunstan

Associated Works

Handbook for justices (1967) — Foreword, some editions — 2 copies

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Legal name
Dunstan, Donald Allan
Other names
Dunstan, Donald
Dunstan, D. A.
Birthdate
1926-09-21
Date of death
1999-02-06
Gender
male
Nationality
Australia
Fiji (birth)
Country (for map)
Australia
Birthplace
Suva, Fiji
Place of death
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Education
University of Adelaide
Occupations
Premier, South Australia, Australia
politician
Lawyer
Organizations
Australian Labor Party
South Australian Government
South Australian House of Assembly
Awards and honors
Australian Living Treasure
Order of Australia (Companion, 1979)
Short biography
Don Dunstan served as Premier of South Australia from 1967-1968 and 1970-1979.
Disambiguation notice
Not to be confused with Sir Donald Dunstan (1923-2011), a former Governor of South Australia.

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Don Dunstan is such a larger than life figure, even in death, that much about him has become legend. As Premier of South Australia Dunstan was such a part of life that the 1970s became known as "The Dunstan Decade" and he gained the kind of popularity other politicians could only dream of (what other politician has been asked to officially open nightclubs - "discotheques" as they were known back in the 1970s?)

This is Dunstan's political autobiography and as such, gives a stirring defence of his role as Premier. There are many people who believe that Dunstan is one of the best politicians Australia has seen, and Dunstan is one of those people. To be honest, so am I, but it's refreshing to find a politician who doesn't hide his bushel under a light.

This being a political autobiography, perhaps what's most prominent by its absence is any discussion of his private life. Although Dunstan did not come out until the 1990s, it was generally accepted during his premiership that he was gay and it would have been interesting to read of his thoughts on how the rumours and innuendo were affecting him (if at all).
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MiaCulpa | Jan 13, 2015 |
This is one of a variety of books that Don Dunstan published
 
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GlenRalph | Sep 2, 2009 |

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