About John Goleby
Lived 1935 – 1985 (aged 50). John Goleby was a politician.
John Philip Goleby (22 March 1935 – 10 September 1985) was an Australian politician and farmer. A member of the National Party, he served in the Queensland Legislative Assembly for the electoral district of Redlands from 1974 until his death in 1985.
Early life and career Goleby was born in Cleveland, Queensland, the son of Philip Eric Goleby and his wife Carolena Amelia (née Holzapfel), He was educated at Mount Cotton and Thornlands state schools before attending Wynnum State High School and, after finishing his education, worked on the family farm at Thornlands. He later bought a property at Mount Cotton and continued his farming career. He was accorded a state funeral.
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Who was John Goleby?
Australian politician and farmer
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John Goleby was born on 22 March 1935 in Cleveland.
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John Goleby died on 10 September 1985 in Mount Cotton.
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John Goleby was a politician.
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