| John Jennings | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for South Sydney |
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| In office 19 December 1931 – 15 September 1934 |
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| Preceded by | Edward Riley |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Watson |
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| In office 15 September 1934 – 21 September 1940 |
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| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Max Falstein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 December 1878 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Died | 20 December 1968 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | United Australia Party |
| Occupation | Retailer |
John Thomas Jennings (19 December 1878 – 20 December 1968) was an Australian politician. Born in Melbourne, he attended state schools before becoming a retailer of dental supplies. He underwent military service 1899-1901. In 1931, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the United Australia Party member for South Sydney in New South Wales. South Sydney was abolished in 1934 and replaced with Watson; Jennings contested Watson and won. He held the seat until 1940, when he was defeated by Labor candidate Max Falstein. Jennings died in 1968.[1]
Jennings was the brother of Albert Victor Jennings, founder of the A.V. Jennings building company in Melbourne, Australia, and the uncle of Doug Jennings.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Edward Riley |
Member for South Sydney 1931 – 1934 |
Succeeded by Seat abolished |
| Preceded by New seat |
Member for Watson 1934 – 1940 |
Succeeded by Max Falstein |