Qualifications, occupations and interests
Chartered civil engineer and urban planner. Educated at Drummoyne and Sydney Technical High School, Sydney Technical College, University of Sydney. Cadet Engineer, Metropolitan Water Sewerage and Drainage Board 1951 - 1956. Australian Gaslight Company. Research analyst, partner real estate firm. Member of Institute of Engineers and the Royal Australian Planning Institute of Australia. Recreational interests include sailing, squash, fishing.
Personal
Son of B. J. E McDonald. Married (1) Janice and had issue, 1 daughter and 1 son. Divorced. Married (2) Gloria in 1974 and had issue, 1 daughters and 1 son. Presbyterian faith.