John Ryan
Baker, footballer, trade unionist and politician in South Australia,
About John Ryan
Lived 1890 – 1974 (aged 83). John Ryan was an Australian politician, baker, australian rules football player and trade unionist.
John Victor Ryan (born John Lattin; 1 December 1890 – 13 October 1974) was an Australian politician. Born in Adelaide, South Australia, he was educated at state schools before becoming a baker. He was secretary of the Baking Trades Employees' Union before becoming South Australian Labor Party Campaign Director 1928–1950. At the 1949 election he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for South Australia, commencing on 1 July 1950. He held the seat until his parliamentary retirement on 30 June 1959.
Ryan died in 1974.
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Who was John Ryan?
baker, footballer, trade unionist and politician in South Australia, (1890–1974)
When was John Ryan born?
John Ryan was born on 1 December 1890 in Adelaide.
When did John Ryan die?
John Ryan died on 13 October 1974 in Black Forest.
What was John Ryan's occupation?
John Ryan was a politician, baker, australian rules football player and trade unionist.
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John Ryan was Australian.
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· DBpedia: John Ryan (Australian politician)
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