Ronald James Herbert "Ron" Wells (born 22 September 1935) is a former Australian politician. He was born in

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, to Cecil Wells, a businessman, and Mildred, ''née'' Tombs. He received a Higher Diploma in Accounting (Honours) from the

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in 1954, a

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(Honours) from Sydney University in 1959, a PhD from

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in 1964, and a

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from

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in 1970. He served in the

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from 1955 to 1956 and worked as a veterinarian in 1960 before going to Cambridge. On his return in 1965 he was a foundation senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne's School of Veterinary Science, holding that position until 1985. A member of the

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, Wells was elected to the

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in 1985 as the member for

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. He served until 1992, when he contested the Legislative Council seat of

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instead. He was Opposition Spokesman on Higher Education from 1996 to 1999, when he retired from politics.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wells, Ron 1935 births Living people Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Victoria Members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly Members of the Victorian Legislative Council Members of the Victorian Legislative Council for Eumemmerring Province Western Sydney University alumni University of Sydney alumni Alumni of the University of Cambridge University of Melbourne alumni politicians