John Deane (Australian politician)
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John Deane | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Townsville | |
| In office 28 November 1878 – 3 February 1879 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | John Macrossan |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 31 July 1889 – 27 October 1913 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Horace Deane 1 July 1842 |
| Died | 27 October 1913 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | West End Cemetery |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Gologly (m.1864 d.1917) |
| Occupation | Butcher, Grazier, Exporter, Gold mine owner |
John Horace Deane was a miner, pastoralist and politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
He was born on 24 January 1842 at Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland, the son of George Deane, farmer, and his wife Elizabeth, née Mahood. He was employed in farming and building before migrating to Queensland, arriving in June 1863.
He tried gold mining at Peak Downs before becoming a storekeeper at Lilydale, Queensland. Later he moved to Townsville where became a successful publican and butcher.
In 1868, he moved to the Ravenswood goldfield where he erected an ore crushing battery that served the gold miners in the area.
