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John Thomson

John Thomson

Surname: THOMSON

Given Names: John

Title and Honours: Mr

Qualifications:

Date and Place of Birth: 1833 - Edinburgh, Scotland

Date of Death: 30 August 1899 - Launceston, Tasmania

 

Legislative Council: 24 October 1871

Electorate: Meander

Party: Independent

Positions Held:

Date of Departure: 1 July 1875

Reason for Departure: Resigned.

Comments:

House of Assembly Long Room Picture: 146

House of Assembly Long Room Picture Number indicates each Member's position in the photographic record.

Source: Parliament of Tasmania Members Biographical Database, Tasmanian Parliamentary Library.

Additional Reference Material:

A Handbook of Australian Government and Politics, 1890-1964 [by] Colin A. Hughes and B. D. Graham. Canberra, ANU Press, 1968. Biographical Register of the Tasmanian Parliament, 1851-1960 / Scott Bennett and Barbara Bennett. Canberra : ANU, 1980.