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John McCall

1860 – 1919

Australian politician

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Lived 1860 – 1919 (aged 58). John McCall was an Australian politician.

Sir John McCall (10 August 1860 – 27 June 1919) was an Australian politician.

History Born in Devonport, Tasmania the son of John Hair McCall, MLC, he studied for his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Glasgow, returning to Tasmania in 1881. In 1888, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as the Protectionist member for West Devon. He served until 1893, and then again from 1901 to 1909. He then took up the post of Tasmania's agent-general in London, where he served with distinction and died ten years later.

Family Sir John was married twice; to Mary Chickie The daughter, Mary "Mollie" McCall, married Commander Hewitt in 1923; On 20 November 1900, he married Claire Pearson Reynolds (c. 1882 – 3 June 1945), with whom he had two sons: G. Donald McCall of Mont Albert, Victoria and the Rt Rev. Theodore Bruce McCall home secretary of the (Anglican) Australian Board of Missions and Bishop of Rockhampton and Wangaratta.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Glasgow
Positions held
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Sir John McCall

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John McCall?

Australian politician (1860-1919)

When was John McCall born?

John McCall was born on 10 August 1860.

When did John McCall die?

John McCall died on 27 June 1919 in London.

What was John McCall's occupation?

John McCall was a politician.

What nationality was John McCall?

John McCall was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John McCall

· Wikidata: Q6247432

· DBpedia: John McCall (Australian politician)

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