John Francis Barnes (politician)

John Francis Barnes

J.F. Barnes in 1941.
Born October 4, 1904(1904-10-04)
Died May 12, 1952(1952-05-12) (aged 47)
Occupation Politician

John Francis Barnes also known as Frank Barnes (1904-1952) was an Australian politician. Born on 4 October 1904 in Gympie, Queensland, Barnes held the Queensland Legislative Assembly seat for the electoral district of Bundaberg from 1941 to 1950. He died on 12 May 1952.[1]

He was a colourful identity who supported social credit theories popular since the Great Depression, and was opposed to the Queensland Labor government.

References

  1. ^ B.J. Costar (1993). "Barnes, John Francis (1904-1952)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/A130141b.htm. Retrieved 23 February 2011.