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Jack McCullough

1860 – 1947

Tinsmith, trade unionist, political activist

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Lived 1860 – 1947 (aged 87). Jack McCullough was a New Zealand trade unionist, activist and politician.

John Alexander McCullough (17 January 1860 – 29 July 1947) was a New Zealand tinsmith, trade unionist and political activist.

Biography He was born in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland on 17 January 1860.

He was elected a member of the Christchurch City Council from 1912 to 1917.

The Riccarton electorate was contested by three candidates in the . George Witty, the incumbent since the , was successful, with Bert Kyle coming second and McCullough coming third. The First Labour Government appointed McCullough to the New Zealand Legislative Council on 9 March 1936. At the end of his seven-year term, he was reappointed on 9 March 1943. He remained a member until his death on 29 July 1947.

He died in Christchurch on 29 July 1947 aged 87.

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Who was Jack McCullough?

tinsmith, trade unionist, political activist

When was Jack McCullough born?

Jack McCullough was born on 17 January 1860 in Belfast.

When did Jack McCullough die?

Jack McCullough died on 29 July 1947 in Christchurch.

What was Jack McCullough's occupation?

Jack McCullough was a trade unionist, activist and politician.

What nationality was Jack McCullough?

Jack McCullough was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack McCullough

· Wikidata: Q6218607

· DBpedia: Jack McCullough (politician)

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