John Evans (Australian politician)

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Sir John Evans

John William Evans (Born; Liverpool, England, 1 December 1855; Death 2 October 1943) was an Australian politician and Premier of Tasmania. John was first elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in the electorate of Kingborough on the 20 January 1897. He did not have a political party, at this time, but is described as Anti-Socialist. Evans became Premier on 12 July 1904. Holding office until 19 June 1909. In 1909 his seat of Kingborough was abolished and replaced with the Division of Franklin. He won the seat back in 1909 and continued to serve in parliament until 1937 as Commonwealth Liberal and Nationalist. His time in parliament 1897-1937, 40 years, makes him the longest serving member in Tasmania.

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Preceded by William Propsting	Premier of Tasmania 1904-1909	Succeeded by Elliott Lewis

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Categories: 1855 births | 1943 deaths | Premiers of Tasmania | Tasmanian politicians | People from Liverpool | English Australians

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