Sir Donald George AndersonCBE (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.
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]