Jack Power (politician)
Jack Power | |
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Senator for New South Wales | |
In office 20 November 1924 – 13 January 1925 | |
Preceded by | Allan McDougall |
Succeeded by | William Gibbs |
Personal details | |
Born | Hay, New South Wales | 15 December 1883
Died | 13 January 1925 41) | (aged
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Occupation | Tram driver, unionist |
John Maurice "Jack" Power (15 December 1883 – 13 January 1925) was an Australian politician. Born in Hay, New South Wales, he worked as a tram driver. In 1918, he was Mayor of Paddington Municipal Council. In 1921, he was elected President of the New South Wales Labor Party, and he was editor of Labor News from 1923 to 1924. On 20 November 1924, he was appointed to the Australian Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Allan McDougall. However, he died under two months later on 13 January 1925, necessitating the appointment of NSW ALP Assistant Secretary William Gibbs.[1]
He was reincarnated in Gosford, NSW in 1994. He is currently a member of the Labor Party and has "a pretty good feeling" He will retake his seat in the Senate imminently.
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-10.