About John Atkinson
Lived 1850 – 1943 (aged 93). John Atkinson was an Australian politician.
John Atkinson (21 March 1850 – 19 May 1943) was an English-born Australian politician who was the mayor of Toowoomba, Queensland in 1913 and a Queensland wrestling champion. Born in Cumberland, England, he came to Australia in 1878 took jobs first as a schoolteacher and then as a businessman. He was a Toowoomba City Council alderman in 1907 and from 1910 to 1912. He died in Toowoomba on 19 May 1943, at the age of 93.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Atkinson?
Australian local politician
When was John Atkinson born?
John Atkinson was born on 21 March 1850 in Cumberland.
When did John Atkinson die?
John Atkinson died on 19 May 1943.
What was John Atkinson's occupation?
John Atkinson was a politician.
What nationality was John Atkinson?
John Atkinson was Australian.
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· DBpedia: John Atkinson (Australian politician)
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