John Hoolan
Australian politician
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John Hoolan (1842 – 15 June 1911) was an Australian politician.[1] He was the Labour member for Burke in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1890 to 1894 and from 1896 to 1899.[2]
Preceded byThomas Glassey
Succeeded byWilliam Maxwell
Preceded byErnest Hunter
Succeeded byThomas Glassey
John Hoolan | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burke | |
| In office 4 April 1896 – 18 March 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Glassey |
| Succeeded by | William Maxwell |
| In office 9 August 1890 – 16 June 1894 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest Hunter |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Glassey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Hoolan 1842 County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | 1911 (aged 68–69) Diamantina, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Party | Labour |
| Spouse |
Ellen Lawlor (m. 1871–1911) |
| Occupation | Journalist, Carpenter, Gold Miner |
He was also leader of the Labour Party in Queensland between 1893 and 1894.
Hoolan died in 1911 and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[3]
