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John Thomson

1853 – 1917

Australian politician

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Lived 1853 – 1917 (aged 63). John Thomson was an Australian politician.

John "Jack" Thomson (23 August 1853 – 3 August 1917) was an Australian politician who served as a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.

Biography Thomson was born in Shelford, Victoria

He served as a councillor in the Shire of Dundas for fifteen years before being elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly at the 1892 Dundas colonial by-election for the Electoral district of Dundas following the death of Samuel Samuel. He had previously stood for the seat at the 1892 colonial election. He was elected to the same seat at the 1902 Victorian state election.

Throughout his second time in parliament, he served as Minister without portfolio in the Murray ministry and the First Watt ministry. He was a member of the Commonwealth Liberal Party. He did not contest the 1914 Victorian state election.

He married Christina Robertson in 1909.

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Education
Scotch College
Positions held
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
Also known as
Jack Thomson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Thomson?

Australian politician (1853-1917)

When was John Thomson born?

John Thomson was born on 23 August 1853 in Shelford.

When did John Thomson die?

John Thomson died on 3 August 1917 in Melbourne.

What was John Thomson's occupation?

John Thomson was a politician.

What nationality was John Thomson?

John Thomson was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Thomson

· Wikidata: Q136532972

· DBpedia: John Thomson (Victorian politician)

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