John Hurley (2 June 1844 – 10 December 1911) was a politician in colonial Australia, a member at different times of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1][2]
John Hurley | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Central Cumberland | |
| In office 22 February 1872 – 28 November 1874 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Flood |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Wearne |
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Hartley | |
| In office 21 April 1876 – 9 April 1880 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Brown |
| Succeeded by | Robert Abbott |
| In office 12 February 1887 – 6 June 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Targett |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| In office 3 July 1901 – 19 August 1907 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Cook |
| Succeeded by | James Dooley |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Maryborough | |
| In office 17 August 1883 – 8 July 1884 Serving with Richard Sheridan | |
| Preceded by | Henry Palmer |
| Succeeded by | John Annear |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Hurley 2 June 1844 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 10 December 1911 (aged 67) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Resting place | Rookwood Cemetery |
| Political party | Liberal Reform |
| Other political affiliations | Free Trade, Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Ann Letcher (m.1867 d.1887), Emma Wilson (m.1891 d.1896), Annie Elizabeth Garling (m.1905 d.1942) |
| Occupation | Gold miner, Coal mine owner |
Harley was born in Sydney, the son of Farrell Hurley and Catherine (née Critchley)[2]
Hurley was member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Central Cumberland 22 February 1872 to 28 November 1874; for Hartley 21 April 1876 to 9 November 1880, 12 February 1887 to 6 June 1891 and 3 July 1901 to 19 August 1907.[1][3] He did not hold caucus, parliamentary or ministerial office.[1]
Hurley was also member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Maryborough 17 August 1883 to 8 July 1884.[2]
His brother William was also a member of the NSW parliament, as member for Macquarie (1895–1904) and the Legislative Council (1904-1924).[4]
Hurley died on 10 December 1911 (aged 67).[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Mr John Hurley (2) (1844-1911)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ^ a b c "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ Green, Antony. "Index to candidates (Hua to Jacobi)". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- ^ "Mr William Fergus Hurley (1848-1924)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ Rutledge, Martha. "Hurley, John (1844–1911)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
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