John Evans (Australian politician) facts for kids
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Sir John Evans
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Evans c. 1894
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| 21st Premier of Tasmania | |
| In office 11 July 1904 – 19 June 1909 |
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| Preceded by | William Propsting |
| Succeeded by | Sir Elliott Lewis |
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John William Evans
1 December 1855 Liverpool, Lancashire, England, UK |
| Died | 2 October 1943 (aged 87) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Resting place | Cornelian Bay, Tasmania |
| Spouse | Emily Mary Harcourt |
Sir John William Evans (born December 1, 1855 – died October 2, 1943) was an important Australian politician. He was a member of the Tasmanian Parliament and even served as the Premier of Tasmania. The Premier is like the leader of the government for the state. He was Premier from July 11, 1904, to June 19, 1909.
John Evans' Early Life and Sea Adventures
John Evans was born in Liverpool, England, in 1855. When he was just four years old, his family moved to Battery Point in Tasmania, Australia. After finishing school in Hobart, John went on an exciting year-long trip. He traveled with his parents to many ports in Asia.
His father was a merchant seaman, which means he worked on ships that carried goods. John's father helped him get a job as an apprentice on a ship called the Helen. This ship was a type of sailing vessel called a barque. The Helen sailed to countries like China and Japan, trading goods.
John Evans' Political Career
John Evans started his political journey in Tasmania. He was first chosen to be a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly on January 20, 1897. This is like being a representative in the state's parliament. He represented the area called Kingborough.
At first, John Evans did not belong to a specific political party. He was described as "Anti-Socialist," which meant he had certain views about how the government should work. He became the Premier of Tasmania on July 12, 1904. He held this important leadership role until June 19, 1909.
In 1909, the area he represented, Kingborough, was changed. It became part of a new area called the Division of Franklin. John Evans successfully won the election for this new area. He continued to serve in parliament until 1937. During this time, he was part of the Commonwealth Liberal and Nationalist parties.
John Evans served in the Tasmanian Parliament for forty years, from 1897 to 1937. This makes him the longest-serving member in Tasmania's history.
