About Walter Woods
Lived 1861 – 1939 (aged 77). Walter Woods was an Australian politician.
Walter Alan Woods (28 December 1861 – 28 February 1939) was an Australian Labor politician and journalist.
He was born Walter William Head at Oakleigh, Victoria on 28 December 1861. He later used various names throughout his life.
Journalist career In 1891 he was one of the founders of the Labor newspaper The Hummer, a forerunner of The Australian Worker.
He also wrote, as "John Drayman", several bush ballads, the best known being I Don't Go Shearing Now.
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Who was Walter Woods?
Australian politician, journalist and poet (1861–1939)
When was Walter Woods born?
Walter Woods was born on 28 December 1861 in Oakleigh.
When did Walter Woods die?
Walter Woods died on 28 February 1939 in Hobart.
What was Walter Woods's occupation?
Walter Woods was a politician.
What nationality was Walter Woods?
Walter Woods was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Woods (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Woods. https://biography.guide/walter-woods/
MLA: "Walter Woods." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-woods/.
Chicago: "Walter Woods." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-woods/.
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