John Ryan (Australian politician)
For other people named John Ryan, see John Ryan (disambiguation).
| John Ryan | |
|---|---|
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| Senator for South Australia | |
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In office 1 July 1950 – 30 June 1959 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1 December 1890 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 13 October 1974 (aged 83) |
| Political party | Labor |
John Victor Ryan (1 December 1890 – 13 October 1974) was an Australian politician. Born in Adelaide, South Australia, he was educated at state schools before becoming a baker. He was secretary of the Baking Trades Employees' Union before becoming South Australian Labor Party Campaign Director 1928-1950. At the 1949 election he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for South Australia, commencing on 1 July 1950. He held the seat until his parliamentary retirement on 30 June 1959. Ryan died in 1974.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
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