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John Fletcher

1884 – 1965

Australian politician in Queensland

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About John Fletcher

Lived 1884 – 1965 (aged 81). John Fletcher was an Australian politician, cricketer, cricket and pastoral farming.

John William Fletcher OBE (25 January 1884 – 13 March 1965) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Early life John William Fletcher was born to Ann Marian Fletcher nee Clarke, an embroiderer who made the velvet bag to hold The Ashes urn, and John Walter Fletcher, a teacher, cricketer, and police magistrate, who is known as the father of football in Australia, as he was instrumental in introducing soccer to the country. Fletcher's older sister was Nora Kathleen Fletcher, a nurse who served in World War I as the principal matron of the British Red Cross for France and Belgium, and another sister Judith Fletcher, was a photographer in Sydney.

Politics Fletcher was the National member for Port Curtis in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1920 to 1923.

In 1931, Fletcher was chairman of the Booringa Shire Council.

Cricketing career Fletcher played three games of first-class cricket for Queensland in 1909–1910. He scored 97 runs at an average of 16.16 and did not take any wickets.

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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
Also known as
John William Fletcher

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Fletcher?

Australian politician in Queensland (1884-1965)

When was John Fletcher born?

John Fletcher was born on 25 January 1884 in Sydney.

When did John Fletcher die?

John Fletcher died on 13 March 1965 in Brisbane.

What was John Fletcher's occupation?

John Fletcher was a politician, cricketer, cricket and pastoral farming.

What nationality was John Fletcher?

John Fletcher was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Fletcher

· Wikidata: Q6233444

· DBpedia: John Fletcher (Queensland politician)

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