Selth, Donald Victor (1925–2006)
Donald Selth, n.d.
photo supplied by Philip Selth
Biographical Entries
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Selth, Philip Alan (son)
- Cerutty, Percy Wells (friend)
- Pike, Douglas Henry (university friend)
- Yeend, Geoffrey John (work colleague)
- Mitchell, William (teacher)
- Portus, Garnet Vere (teacher)
- Ward, John Frederick (teacher)
- Oldfield, William Albert Stanley (influence)
Donald Selth, n.d.
photo supplied by Philip Selth
Life Summary [details]
Birth
6 October,
1925
Adelaide,
South Australia,
Australia
Death
28 December,
2006
(aged 81)
Barton, Canberra,
Australian Capital Territory,
Australia
Cause of Death
Education
- Mitcham Primary School (Adelaide)
- Unley High School (Adelaide)
- Prince Alfred College (Adelaide)
- University of Adelaide
- University of New England (NSW)
- University of Tasmania
Occupation or Descriptor
- athlete
- lacrosse player
- pigeon fancier
- public servant
- radio sports broadcaster
- school principal
- schoolteacher
- sports writer
Awards
Key Events
- Hilton bombing (1978)
- Olympic Games (Melbourne, 1956)
- Opening of Federal Parliament House, 1988
- Royal Tour, 1977
- Royal Tour, 1980
- Royal Tour, 1982
- Royal Tour, 1986
Key Organisations
- Amateur Athletic Association of South Australia
- International Association of Track and Field Statisticians
- Modena Society of New South Wales
- On Dit (University of Adelaide) student paper
- Athletics Australia
- ACT Australian Football Umpires’ Association
- Canberra and Goulburn Show Pigeon Society
- Australian National Pigeon Association
- Australian Pigeon Fanciers Association
- International Modena Club