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He was born in [[Cardiff, New South Wales|Cardiff]], [[New South Wales]], to Cecil Wells, a businessman, and Mildred, ''née'' Tombs. He received a Higher Diploma in Accounting (Honours) from the [[University of Western Sydney]] in 1954, a [[Bachelor of Veterinary Science]] (Honours) from [[Sydney University]] in 1959, a [[PhD]] from [[Cambridge University]] in 1964, and a [[Master of Veterinary Science]] from [[Melbourne University]] in 1970. He served in the [[RAAF]] 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.<ref name=vic>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/re-member/bioregfull.cfm?mid=47|title=Wells, Dr. Ronald James Herbert|publisher=[[Parliament of Victoria]]|date=November 2001}}</ref> |
He was born in [[Cardiff, New South Wales|Cardiff]], [[New South Wales]], to Cecil Wells, a businessman, and Mildred, ''née'' Tombs. He received a Higher Diploma in Accounting (Honours) from the [[University of Western Sydney]] in 1954, a [[Bachelor of Veterinary Science]] (Honours) from [[Sydney University]] in 1959, a [[PhD]] from [[Cambridge University]] in 1964, and a [[Master of Veterinary Science]] from [[Melbourne University]] in 1970. He served in the [[RAAF]] 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.<ref name=vic>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/re-member/bioregfull.cfm?mid=47|title=Wells, Dr. Ronald James Herbert|publisher=[[Parliament of Victoria]]|date=November 2001}}</ref> |
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He operated Australia’s largest puppy factory, situated near Ballarat it held over 500 dogs. He sold puppies via his pet shop in Nunawading, Dr Doolittles, and exported thousands of puppies to over seas petshops. His cruelty was exposed in the early 90’s and due to public pressure and a long public awareness campaign, Wells was eventually forced to shut down his cruel puppy factory. Unfortunately he sold the majority of his dogs to other cruel puppy factories. |
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A member of the [[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal Party]], Wells was elected to the [[Victorian Legislative Assembly]] in 1985 as the member for [[Electoral district of Dromana|Dromana]]. He served until 1992, when he contested the [[Victorian Legislative Council|Legislative Council]] seat of [[Eumemmerring Province|Eumemmerring]] instead. He was Opposition Spokesman on Higher Education from 1996 to 1999, when he retired from politics.<ref name=vic/> |
A member of the [[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal Party]], Wells was elected to the [[Victorian Legislative Assembly]] in 1985 as the member for [[Electoral district of Dromana|Dromana]]. He served until 1992, when he contested the [[Victorian Legislative Council|Legislative Council]] seat of [[Eumemmerring Province|Eumemmerring]] instead. He was Opposition Spokesman on Higher Education from 1996 to 1999, when he retired from politics.<ref name=vic/> |
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Revision as of 02:56, 7 January 2024
Ronald James Herbert "Ron" Wells (born 22 September 1935) is a former Australian politician.
He was born in Cardiff, New South Wales, to Cecil Wells, a businessman, and Mildred, née Tombs. He received a Higher Diploma in Accounting (Honours) from the University of Western Sydney in 1954, a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) from Sydney University in 1959, a PhD from Cambridge University in 1964, and a Master of Veterinary Science from Melbourne University in 1970. He served in the RAAF 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.[1]
He operated Australia’s largest puppy factory, situated near Ballarat it held over 500 dogs. He sold puppies via his pet shop in Nunawading, Dr Doolittles, and exported thousands of puppies to over seas petshops. His cruelty was exposed in the early 90’s and due to public pressure and a long public awareness campaign, Wells was eventually forced to shut down his cruel puppy factory. Unfortunately he sold the majority of his dogs to other cruel puppy factories.
A member of the Liberal Party, Wells was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly in 1985 as the member for Dromana. He served until 1992, when he contested the Legislative Council seat of Eumemmerring instead. He was Opposition Spokesman on Higher Education from 1996 to 1999, when he retired from politics.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Wells, Dr. Ronald James Herbert". Parliament of Victoria. November 2001.
- 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