William Evans (Australian politician)

William John Evans (18 April 1856 – 22 August 1914) was an Australian union leader and politician.[1]

Evans was born in Ballarat, Victoria, the son of John Evans, a railway time-keeper, and Harriet Denman, both born in England. He joined Victorian Railways initially as a carriage-cleaner, later worked as fireman and engine-driver. He was secretary to the Locomotive Engineers Association.[1]

Evans was elected to the Public and Railway Officers Province of the Victorian Legislative Council in June 1904, serving until he was elected to Melbourne North Province in June 1907. Evans served Melbourne North until he died in Surrey Hills on 22 August 1914; he was buried in Box Hill Cemetery.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Evans, William John". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
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