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'''Ronald James Herbert "Ron" Wells''' (born 22 September 1935) is a former Australian politician.
'''Ronald James Herbert "Ron" Wells''' (born 22 September 1935 died January 2nd 2024 )is a former Australian politician.


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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Ronald James Herbert "Ron" Wells (born 22 September 1935 died January 2nd 2024 )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]

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

  1. ^ a b "Wells, Dr. Ronald James Herbert". Parliament of Victoria. November 2001.
Victorian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Member for Dromana
1985–1992
Succeeded by
Victorian Legislative Council
Preceded by Member for Eumemmerring
1992–1999
Served alongside: Bob Ives; Neil Lucas
Succeeded by