About John Nicholson
Lived 1868 – 1941 (aged 72). John Nicholson was a British and Australian politician and lawyer.
John Nicholson, (2 November 1867 – 16 September 1941) was a lawyer and politician in Western Australia. Born in Partick, Glasgow, Scotland, he travelled to WA in 1896. Nicholson was a Perth City Councillor from 1901 to 1914, and was the mayor in 1915. On 23 March 1918 he was elected as a member of the Western Australia Legislative Council, representing the Metropolitan Province until his death on 16 September 1941.
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Who was John Nicholson?
Western Australian politician (1868-1941)
When was John Nicholson born?
John Nicholson was born on 2 November 1868 in Partick.
When did John Nicholson die?
John Nicholson died on 16 September 1941 in West Perth.
What was John Nicholson's occupation?
John Nicholson was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was John Nicholson?
John Nicholson was British and Australian.
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· DBpedia: John Nicholson (Western Australian politician)
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