About John Francis O'Reilly
Lived 1888 – 1942 (aged 53). John Francis O'Reilly was a politician.
John Francis O'Reilly (19 August 1888 – 11 March 1942) was an Australian politician.
He was born in Newtown to dancing teacher John O'Reilly and Winifred Ward. A hairdresser, he was active in the Hairdressers' Employees' Union, becoming vice-president in 1910, president in 1911, assistant secretary in 1912, and secretary in 1942. From 1931 to 1934 he was a Labor member of the New South Wales Legislative Council. O'Reilly died in North Sydney in 1942.
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Who was John Francis O'Reilly?
Australian politician (1888-1942)
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John Francis O'Reilly was born on 19 August 1888.
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John Francis O'Reilly died on 11 March 1942.
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