About John Alexander Lyons
Lived 1885 – 1948 (aged 63). John Alexander Lyons was an Australian and British politician and farmer.
John Alexander Lyons (12 January 1885 – 19 December 1948) was an Australian politician.
Before entering politics he was a wheat farmer and grazier, and chairman of the District Council of Georgetown from 1924 to 1946. In 1926 he was elected to the South Australian House of Assembly as the Liberal member for Stanley, moving to Rocky River following a redistribution in 1938. He held the seat until his death in 1948.
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Who was John Alexander Lyons?
South Australian politician (1885–1948)
When was John Alexander Lyons born?
John Alexander Lyons was born on 12 January 1885.
When did John Alexander Lyons die?
John Alexander Lyons died on 19 December 1948.
What was John Alexander Lyons's occupation?
John Alexander Lyons was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was John Alexander Lyons?
John Alexander Lyons was Australian and British.
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· Wikipedia: John Alexander Lyons
· DBpedia: John Lyons (Australian politician)
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