About John Hoolan
Lived 1842 – 1911 (aged 68–69). John Hoolan was an Australian politician, carpentry, gold mining and journalist.
John Hoolan (1842 – 15 June 1911) was an Australian politician. He was the Labour member for Burke in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1890 to 1894 and from 1896 to 1899.
He was also leader of the Labour Party in Queensland between 1893 and 1894.
Hoolan died in 1911 and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.
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Who was John Hoolan?
Australian politician
When was John Hoolan born?
John Hoolan was born in 1842 in Tipperary.
When did John Hoolan die?
John Hoolan died on 15 November 1911 in Shire of Diamantina.
What was John Hoolan's occupation?
John Hoolan was a politician, carpentry, gold mining and journalist.
What nationality was John Hoolan?
John Hoolan was Australian.
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