Family background
John David Scott lived at 23 Trafalgar Street, Stanmore. He was married with at least three children.
Local government service
John David Scott was an alderman on Newtown Council in 1929-31, representing Enmore Ward. He was a Labor candidate.
References
‘Feminine Touch’, Evening News, 12 December 1928, p. 19 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115700422