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John White

1853 – 1922

Australian politician

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Lived 1853 – 1922 (aged 68). John White was a politician and company director.

John White (9 November 1853 – 13 June 1922) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Early life As the son of Alexander and his wife Ellen (née Anderson), White was born in Dumbarton, Scotland. He was a company director and was involved in several businesses. and had one son and three daughters. White died in Bundaberg in June 1922

Public life White, representing the Ministerialists, won the 1903 by-election for the seat of Musgrave in the Queensland Assembly, replacing William O'Connell who had died in March of that year. He only held the seat until the next year at the 1904 state election when he was defeated by Labour's Charles Nielson.

In 1907, White won back the seat against Nielson. He remained a member of Musgrave until 1915 when he was once again beaten, this time by Thomas Armfield of the Labor Party. He stood again at the 1918 state election but was once again defeated. During his time in the parliament, he was the Secretary for Agriculture and Stock in 1912–1915.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Scottish Australian
Positions held
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John White?

Australian politician (1853-1922)

When was John White born?

John White was born on 9 November 1853 in Dumbarton.

When did John White die?

John White died on 13 June 1922 in Bundaberg.

What was John White's occupation?

John White was a politician and company director.

What nationality was John White?

John White's recorded nationality: Scottish Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John White

· Wikidata: Q24004571

· DBpedia: John White (Queensland politician)

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