Cover image for Frank Desmond Potts, Iso
Agency:
Frank Desmond Potts, Iso
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Start Date:
04 Feb 1926
End Date:
01 Aug 1995
Description:
Frank Desmond Potts, the second son of Allan (Diddy) and Ursula Potts, was born on 4 February 1926 in Strathalbyn, South Australia.. After serving in the RAAF (November 1944-August 1946), he trained as a pharmacist and also studied biology. ;;After marrying Donna Jessica Marsh of Albert Park, Adelaide in 1948, the family - Frank, Donna and 4 sons (Robert, Bill, Brad and Richard) moved to north west Tasmania in 1959 to work as the pharmacist at the Burnie General Hospital. The family moved to Hobart in 1962 when Frank accepted the position of chief inspecting pharmacist with the State Health Department, a position he held until he retired at age 60. ;;Frank chaired the Tasmanian Poppy Advisory and Control Board for many years representing Australia at international meetings. On 31 December 1984 he was appointed to the Imperial Service Order for his work and contribution to the Tasmanian poppy industry. Frank died on 1 August 1995. ;;
Information Sources:
Unpublished article on the Potts family by B.M Potts
Series Created By Agency:
NS3766 Photographs by Frank Potts01 Jan 195031 Dec 1969

NS3767 Frank Potts Memorial Service01 Aug 199530 Aug 1995