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John Lackey

1830 – 1903

Australian politician

Politician Pastoralist
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About John Lackey

Lived 1830 – 1903 (aged 73). John Lackey was a politician and pastoralist.

Sir John Lackey (6 October 1830 – 11 November 1903) was a magistrate and politician in colonial New South Wales, President of the New South Wales Legislative Council 1892 to 1903.

Early life Lackey was born in Sydney, New South Wales, son of William Lackey and his second wife Mary, O'Dowd. He was the first of two members elected for Parramatta at the election on 8 December 1860. James Byrnes took offence at being placed second behind a newcomer, stating that the majority of voters had decided that he was not fit to serve them and resigned in March 1861 without taking his seat. Lackey strongly supported the passing of the Robertson Land Acts in 1861. He was defeated at Parramatta at the election on 24 November 1864, but on 27 June 1867 he won the Central Cumberland by-election to re-enter the Assembly. He was Chairman of Committees from February 1870 August 1872.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Secretary for Public Works, Minister of Justice and Public Instruction
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
John Lackey (politician), Sir John Lackey, John Lackey (Australian politician)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Lackey?

Australian politician

When was John Lackey born?

John Lackey was born on 6 October 1830 in Sydney.

When did John Lackey die?

John Lackey died on 11 November 1903 in Bong Bong.

What was John Lackey's occupation?

John Lackey was a politician and pastoralist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Lackey

· Wikidata: Q16030828

· DBpedia: John Lackey (politician)

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