About Frank Johnson
Lived 1855 – 1921 (aged 65). Frank Johnson was an Australian and British politician and auctioneer.
Frank Johnson (27 April 1855 – 25 April 1921) was mayor of Adelaide, South Australia from 1907 to 1909.
He was born in Hindley Street, Adelaide, the son of Thomas Johnson, at one time member for West Adelaide and East Adelaide in the South Australian House of Assembly. He was educated at J. L. Young's Adelaide Educational Institution, joined his father's boot-making business in King William Street, then became a prominent auctioneer.
He served as representative for the Gawler ward of the Adelaide City Council from 1891 to 1895, a post which his father had also once held.
His brother Thomas Johnson jr. (died 3 November 1904) was a prominent businessman in Broken Hill.
His brother Frederick Johnson was mayor of Charters Towers, Queensland.
He never married and his sister Mrs E. A. Mayfield acted as Lady Mayoress during his term as Lord Mayor.
He succeeded William Ashley Magarey as chairman of the South Australian Football Association
He was a prominent public speaker and Freemason and was president of the South Australian Dental Board.
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Who was Frank Johnson?
South Australian politician (1855-1921)
When was Frank Johnson born?
Frank Johnson was born on 27 April 1855 in Adelaide.
When did Frank Johnson die?
Frank Johnson died on 25 April 1921.
What was Frank Johnson's occupation?
Frank Johnson was a politician and auctioneer.
What nationality was Frank Johnson?
Frank Johnson was Australian and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Johnson (mayor)
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