Nicholson, Sir David Eric (Dave) (1904–1997)
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Additional Resources
- World War II service record, B884, Q201502 (National Archives of Australia)
- professional cyclist, Sporting Globe (Melbourne), 17 November 1926, p 11
- cycle and motor racer, Sydney Sportsman (Surry Hills), 29 November 1927, p 14
- competing at the Maroubra Speedway, Daily Telegraph (Sydney), 21 March 1928, p 32
- 'Whirl of Death' rider, Labor Daily (Sydney), 28 July 1928, p 6
- 'Wall of Death' motorcycle rider, Brisbane Courier, 2 August 1928, p 7
- profile - preselected for Murrumba, Courier-Mail (Brisbane), 10 March 1950, p 3
- settled at Caboolture in 1934, Courier-Mail (Brisbane), 10 May 1950, p 9
- Murrumba member, Queensland Country Life (Ormiston, Qld), 19 February 1953, p 7
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Nicklin, George Francis (colleague)
- Pizzey, Jack Charles (colleague)
- Kern, Ronald Gerald (colleague)
- Walsh, Edward Joseph (political adversary)
Citation details
'Nicholson, Sir David Eric (Dave) (1904–1997)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/nicholson-sir-david-eric-dave-29922/text, accessed 6 February 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
26 May,
1904
Masterton, New Zealand
Death
13 December,
1997
(aged 93)
Bribie Island, Queensland, Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
Religious Influence
Occupation
- cyclist (competitive)
- electrical mechanic
- Member of Lower House
- motorcycle racing driver
- motorcycle sideshow rider
- sales representative
Military Service
Awards
Key Organisations
- New Farm Bowling Club (Qld)
- Redcliffe Trotting Club (Qld)
- Builders' Registration Board of Queensland
- Kern Corporation Ltd