David John Andrew (10 November 1867 – 18 November 1928) was an Australian politician. Born in

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, he was educated at state schools before becoming an apprentice civil engineer. Later he was an auctioneer in

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. He was elected to Bendigo City Council and was mayor in 1909, 1913 and 1920. In 1925, he was elected to the

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as a Country Party senator from Victoria. He was elected to a fourth vacancy in the election, defeating

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, who had been appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Stephen Barker. Andrew retired in 1928 and died on 18 November that year, while still a senator. Richard Abbott was appointed to serve the remainder of his term.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Andrew, David John National Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian Senate for Victoria Members of the Australian Senate Australian auctioneers 1867 births 1928 deaths 20th-century Australian politicians Colony of Victoria people