David Oliver Tonkin AO (1929 - 2000)

Born 20 Jul 1929 in Unley, South Australia, Australia

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Died 2 Oct 2000 at age 71 in Mengler Hill, South Australia, Australia

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David Oliver Tonkin son of Oliver Tonkin and Bertha Kennett was born 20 July 1929 in Unley, South Australia.

Chronicle 25 Jul 1929
BIRTHS
TONKIN On the 20th July at "Torquay" Esmond street Unley, to the wife of Oliver Tonkin - a son. No visitors for six days. ^[1]

David's father died in 1936 when he was just five years old. His mother Bertha supported herself and her son by teaching piano.
He attended Glen Osmond School, then winning a scholarship attended St Peter's College. He went on to study medicine at the University of Adelaide ^[2]

The Mail Adelaide 11 Feb 1950
Social Round in Pictures
Margaret Shipway and Prue Juttner with guests at a "sherry party' given them by their parents: David Tonkin (photograph) ^[3]

The Advertiser 25 Jan 1952
About People
Prudence Anne daughter of Dr and Mrs Frank Juttner of Tanunda, is engaged to David Oliver Tonkin. She graduated in science last year while her fiance was doing fifth year medicine. On January 31 Dr and Mrs Juttner will give a party at home for Prue's 21st birthday. David is the son of Mrs O.A.P. Tonkin of Myrtle Bank and the late Mr Tonkin. ^[4]

News (Adelaide) 7 Mar 1952
Passed in Medicine
The following candidates in the University's faculty of medicine have completed the fourth examination (fifth year) by passing in the subjects indicated in the supplementary examinations last month: David Oliver Tonkin (pathology) ^[5]

The Mail 16 Jan 1954
Prudence Juttner and Dr David Tonkin who were married in St Matthew's Church, Marryatville, this afternoon, have their home awaiting them in New Zealand.
Dr Tonkin has an appointment at the Wellington Hospital for two years, after which the couple plan to visit England. ^{[6] [7]}

The Canberra Times 20 Nov 1957
Queen Elizabeth smiles as 15 month old Penelope turns round to seek advice from her sister, three year old Anne, during Her Majesty's visit to William Goodenough House - a block of flats for post-graduate students - in Mecklenburgh Square, London. The children are the daughters of Dr David Tonkin of Adelaide (photograph) ^[8]

After completing a post-graduate opthalmology course in London, David returned to South Australia and established a practice in Adelaide. He was soon considered one of the city's leading eye surgeons.
His prominence in Adelaide Society and his community service (setting up the first public screening programme for glaucoma in Australia) made him an ideal candidate for the Liberal and County League, becoming the first member for the seat of Bragg in the 1970 State election.
In 1975 he challenged Bruce Eastick for leadership of the South Australian branch of the Liberal Party, he became leader after Eastick stood aside.
Winning the 1979 election, David Tonkin became the 38th Premier of South Australia, he was also the Treasurer of South Australia, positions he held until November 1982 when the Liberal Party lost the election to the Labor Party led by John Bannon.^{[9] [10]}

The Canberra Times 12 Apr 1983
Dr David Tonkin announced his retirement after 13 years in Parliament ^[11]

David Tonkin was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours List 1993 for service to the South Australian Parliament, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and to the Community. ^[12]

He was awarded the Liberal Party's outstanding achievment award in 2000 by Prime Minister John Howard.

David Oliver Tonkin AO died 2 Oct 2000 at Mengler Hill, in the Barossa Valley ^[13]

Sources

1. ↑ "Family Notices" Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) 25 July 1929: 39. Web. 17 Jul 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90053058>.
2. ↑ State Library of South Australia Bertha Ida Louise Kennet Historical Information
3. ↑ "SOCIAL ROUND IN PICTURES" The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954) 11 February 1950: 41. Web. 17 Jul 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58178016>.
4. ↑ About People" The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) 25 January 1952: 10. Web. 17 Jul 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47394270>.
5. ↑ "Passed in medicine" News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954) 7 March 1952: 12. Web. 17 Jul 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129869935>.
6. ↑ "THEY WERE MARRIED TODAY" The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954) 16 January 1954: 22. Web. 17 Jul 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58094898>.
7. ↑ "THEY ENJOYED THEMSELVES AT GAY PARTIES" The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954) 16 January 1954: 19. Web. 17 Jul 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58094881>.
8. ↑ "QUEEN VISITS GOODENOUGH HOUSE" The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) 20 November 1957: 3. Web. 17 Jul 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91243186>.
9. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Tonkin&oldid=1002513760
10. ↑ "SWING OF 10 PER CENT AGAINST S.A. GOVERNMENT Labor facing defeat" The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) 16 September 1979: 1. Web. 17 Jul 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110598077>.
11. ↑ "'Ought not to hang around'" The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) 12 April 1983: 9. Web. 17 Jul 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article116378636>.
12. ↑ https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/884347
13. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198869208/david-oliver-tonkin: accessed 30 August 2022), memorial page for Dr David Oliver Tonkin (20 Jul 1929–2 Oct 2000), Find A Grave: Memorial #198869208 citing St. Matthew's Anglican Church Cemetery, Marryatville, Norwood Payneham St Peters City, South Australia, Australia; Maintained by Kellie Underwood (contributor 47927135) .

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