John Johnston (Australian politician)

John Johnston
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Ipswich
In office
12 August 1870  9 October 1872
Serving with Benjamin Cribb, John Thompson
Preceded by Henry Williams
Succeeded by Arthur Macalister
Personal details
Born John Johnston
1823
Dublin, Ireland
Died 9 October 1872 (aged 48-49)
Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Resting place Ipswich General Cemetery
Nationality Irish Australian
Occupation Shopkeeper
Religion Church of England

John Johnston was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Electorate

John Johnston represented the electoral district of Ipswich from 12 August 1870 to 9 October 1872.[1]

Early life

He was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1823.[1]

Later life

He was a miner in Victoria from 1853 to 1855 and then went on to establish a business in Ipswich, Queensland.[2] He was on the committee for the Hibernian Society. John Johnston died while still in office on 9 October 1872.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "John Johnston". Former Members Register. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  2. "Cureent News.". The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939). Brisbane, Qld.: National Library of Australia. 12 October 1872. p. 2. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  3. "Family Notices.". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908). Qld.: National Library of Australia. 10 October 1872. p. 2. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
Henry Williams
Member for Ipswich
18701872
Served alongside: Benjamin Cribb, John Thompson
Succeeded by
Arthur Macalister
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