John Linnett (politician)
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John (Jack) Linnett (1859 – 16 May 1902) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Rockhampton North, Preceded by ...
John Linnett | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Rockhampton North | |
In office 17 October 1901 – 11 March 1902 | |
Preceded by | Henry Turner |
Succeeded by | Henry Turner |
Personal details | |
Born | John Linnett 1859 Essex, England |
Died | 16 May 1902 Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
Resting place | North Rockhampton Cemetery |
Nationality | English Australian |
Political party | Ministerialist |
Spouse | Ellen Conner (m.1887) |
Occupation | Butcher |
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He was born at Essex, England, the son of William Linnett and his wife Rachel (née Cook).
Linnett arrived in Rockhampton on the Southern Belle on 6 March 1874.[2] On arrival, he trained as a butcher and remained in the industry all his life.
On 25 August 1887, he married Ellen Connor in Rockhampton. He died there in May 1902 and his funeral proceeded from his former residence to the North Rockhampton Cemetery.[3]