John Jennings (Australian politician)
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John Thomas Jennings (19 December 1878 – 20 December 1968) was an Australian politician. Born in Melbourne, he attended state schools before becoming a retailer of dental supplies. He underwent military service 1899-1901. In 1931, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the United Australia Party member for South Sydney in New South Wales. South Sydney was abolished in 1934 and replaced with Watson; Jennings contested Watson and won. He held the seat until 1940, when he was defeated by Labor candidate Sydney Falstein. Jennings died in 1968.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved on 2008-06-06.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Edward Riley |
Member for South Sydney 1931 – 1934 |
Succeeded by Seat abolished |
| Preceded by New seat |
Member for Watson 1934 – 1940 |
Succeeded by Sydney Falstein |
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| NAME | Jennings, John Thomas |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Australian politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 19 December 1878 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Melbourne, Victoria |
| DATE OF DEATH | 20 December 1968 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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