John Fletcher (Queensland politician)
| John Fletcher OBE | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Port Curtis | |
|
In office 9 October 1920 – 12 May 1923 | |
| Preceded by | George Carter |
| Succeeded by | George Carter |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
John William Fletcher 25 January 1884 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died |
13 March 1965 (aged 81) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Nationalist |
| Spouse(s) | Evelyn Barbara de Winton (m. 1910 d. 1931), Amy Muriel Cribb (m. 1934) |
| Occupation | Cricketer, Sheep grazier, Businessman |
| Religion | Church of England |
John William Fletcher OBE (25 January 1884 – 13 March 1965)[1] was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Politics
Fletcher was the Nationalist member for Port Curtis in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1920 to 1923.[2]
In 1931, Fletcher was chairman of the Booringa Shire Council.[3]
Cricketing career
Fletcher played 3 games for Queensland in 1909–1910. He scored 97 runs at an average of 16.16 and did not take any wickets.[4]
References
- ↑ Fletcher, John William (1884–1965) — Australian Dictionary of Biography Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ↑ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ↑ "MRS. J. W. FLETCHER.". The Central Queensland Herald (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1930 - 1956) (Rockhampton, Qld.: National Library of Australia). 3 December 1931. p. 26. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ↑ John Fletcher — Cricinfo Retrieved 24 January 2015.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Carter |
Member for Port Curtis 1920–1923 |
Succeeded by George Carter |
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