History Resources - Members of Parliament
John Harold Brown
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Surname: BROWN
Given Names: John Harold
Title and Honours: Mr
Qualifications:
Date and Place of Birth: 2 June 1886 - Winkleigh, Tasmania
Date of Death: 9 May 1974
House of Assembly: 1 July 1948
Electorate: Franklin
Party: ALP
Positions Held:
Date of Departure: 21 August 1948
Reason for Departure: Defeated.
Comments:
Elected by recount following death of Edward Brooker. Shortest term of any member of House of Assembly (7 weeks).
House of Assembly Long Room Picture: 497