Background
Wright, Donald Ian was born on October 22, 1934 in Aldgate, Australia. Son of Cyril Noel and Florence (Lemaistre) Wright.
Wright, Donald Ian was born on October 22, 1934 in Aldgate, Australia. Son of Cyril Noel and Florence (Lemaistre) Wright.
Bachelor with honors, Adelaide University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University, 1968.
Teacher South Australian Education Department, Murray Bridge, 1956-1963. Senior master Westminster School, Adelaide, Australia, 1963-1965. From lecturer to associate professor history University Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, 1968-1993.
Head history department University Newcastle, 1984-1988, president staff association, 1982-1985, dean faculty arts, 1988.
President Specific Learning Difficulties Association, Newcastle, 1973-1976. Member founding board Pacific College Evangelism, Sydney, Australia, 1987-1997. Member Council of University Newcastle, 1982-1988.
Member Uniting Church History Society New South Wales.
Married Janice Melva Gambling, February 9, 1937. Children: David Arthur, Alan Michael, Ian Mark.