John Ince (Australian politician)

John Ince (c.1831 – 14 May 1897), was an Australian politician, member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.^[1]

Ince was born in Ballynotan, Queen's County, Ireland, son of Robert Ince and his wife Mary, née Barrett.^[1]

Ince arrived Melbourne around 1854, he established a provision store in Geelong circa 1857 and became a stock dealer. He was a Councillor for West Geelong 1875 to 1878, 1881 to 1890; and was mayor 1884 to 1885 and 1888 to 1889.^[1]

Ince was member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Barwon from December 1877 to February 1880.^[1]

Ince died in Geelong, Victoria on 14 May 1897.

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