John Travers (New South Wales politician)

John Travers (1866 – 16 April 1943) was an Irish-born Australian politician.

He was born in Cork to sea captain John Travers and Ellen McCarthy. He migrated to Australia and became a shipwright and company director. He was involved in the Shiprights Provident Union and served as president of the Eight Hour Day Committee. From 1908 to 1934 he was a Labor member of the New South Wales Legislative Council. Travers died at Crows Nest in 1943.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Parliament of New South Wales (2008). "Mr John Travers (1866-1943)". Former Members. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
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