About John Ellis
Lived 1872 – 1945 (aged 72). John Ellis was an Australian politician.
John McDonald Ellis (8 December 1872 – 2 July 1945) was an Australian politician.
Ellis was born in Bendigo to miner Thomas Ellis and Isabella McLean. He lived in Melbourne from around 1887, running a contracting firm with his brother. On 29 November 1899 he married Alice Rose Saunders, with whom he had three children. From 1926 to 1945 he served on Prahran City Council, and he was mayor from 1930 to 1932 and from 1944 to 1945. He served until his death in East Melbourne on 2 July 1945.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ellis?
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (1872–1945)
When was John Ellis born?
John Ellis was born on 8 December 1872.
When did John Ellis die?
John Ellis died on 2 July 1945.
What was John Ellis's occupation?
John Ellis was a politician.
What nationality was John Ellis?
John Ellis was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ellis (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ellis. https://biography.guide/john-ellis-politician-1872/
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