About John Newland
Lived 1864 – 1932 (aged 67). John Newland was an Australian and British politician, railway worker, trade unionist and civil servant.
Sir John Newlands (4 August 1864 – 20 May 1932), also known as John Newland, was a Scottish-born Australian politician.
Born in Cawdor, Nairnshire, Newlands was the son of Andrew Newlands, agricultural labourer, and his wife Ann, née Stunar. He was elected chairman of the District Council of Terowie, when after 13 years a trade union of which he was appointed general secretary, a position he held until his resignation in 1913.
In November 1906 Newland was elected to the South Australian House of Assembly as the Labor member for Burra Burra. but was elected to the Australian Senate in the 1913 federal election as a Labor Senator for South Australia. He left the Labor Party in the 1916 split over conscription, joining the Nationalist Party. He served as Chairman of Committees from 1923 to 1926.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Newland?
South Australian politician (1864–1932)
When was John Newland born?
John Newland was born on 4 August 1864 in Nairnshire.
When did John Newland die?
John Newland died on 20 May 1932 in Glenelg.
What was John Newland's occupation?
John Newland was a politician, railway worker, trade unionist and civil servant.
What nationality was John Newland?
John Newland was Australian and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Newlands (Australian politician)
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