About John Gordon
Lived 1858 – 1937 (aged 79). John Gordon was an Australian politician.
John Gordon (27 September 1858 – 3 December 1937) was an Australian politician.
Gordon was born in Wallan to farmer Neil Gordon and Margaret McKay (both Scottish-born).
Gordon served on Goulburn Valley Shire Council from 1896 to 1926 and was thrice president (1899–1900, 1908–09, 1917–18). A Liberal and then a Nationalist, he served as a minister without portfolio from 1923 to 1924 and as Minister of Agriculture and Water Supply from March to July 1924.
The annual premiers in the Waranga North East Football Association were presented with the John Gordon Shield between 1913 and 1926.
Gordon retired in 1929, and died at Nagambie in 1937.
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Who was John Gordon?
Australian politician (1858–1937)
When was John Gordon born?
John Gordon was born on 27 September 1858 in Wallan.
When did John Gordon die?
John Gordon died on 3 December 1937 in Nagambie, Victoria.
What was John Gordon's occupation?
John Gordon was a politician.
What nationality was John Gordon?
John Gordon was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gordon (Victorian politician)
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