John Johnston (Australian politician)
| John Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Ipswich | |
|
In office 12 August 1870 – 9 October 1872 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Williams |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Macalister |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
John Johnston 1823 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died |
9 October 1872 (aged 48-49) Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Ipswich General Cemetery |
| Nationality | Irish Australian |
| Occupation | Shopkeeper |
| Religion | Church of England |
John Johnston was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Electorate
John Johnston represented the electoral district of Ipswich from 12 August 1870 to 9 October 1872.[1]
Early life
He was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1823.[1]
Later life
He was a miner in Victoria from 1853 to 1855 and then went on to establish a business in Ipswich, Queensland.[2] He was on the committee for the Hibernian Society. John Johnston died while still in office on 9 October 1872.[1][3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "John Johnston". Former Members Register. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ↑ "Cureent News.". The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939) (Brisbane, Qld.: National Library of Australia). 12 October 1872. p. 2. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ↑ "Family Notices.". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908) (Qld.: National Library of Australia). 10 October 1872. p. 2. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Henry Williams |
Member for Ipswich 1870–1872 |
Succeeded by Arthur Macalister |
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