John Livingston (Australian politician) facts for kids
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John Livingston
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Barker |
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| In office 12 December 1906 – 6 November 1922 |
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| Preceded by | Langdon Bonython |
| Succeeded by | Malcolm Cameron |
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| Born | 19 September 1857 Mount Gambier, South Australia |
| Died | 4 September 1935 (aged 77) Melbourne, Victoria |
| Political party | Anti-Socialist (1906–09) Liberal (1909–17) Nationalist (1917–22) |
| Spouse | Eliza Dunn Paltridge |
| Relations | William Paltridge (father-in-law) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
John Livingston (born 19 September 1857 – died 4 September 1935) was an important Australian politician. He served in the South Australian House of Assembly from 1899 to 1906. Later, he became a member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1906 to 1922.
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Early Life and Adventures
John Livingston was born in Mount Gambier, South Australia. He received his education at home. As a young man, he worked on farms across Australia. He spent time in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
In 1880, John went on an exciting journey. He explored the Gascoyne River area in northern Western Australia. This shows he was an adventurous person.
Family Life
John Livingston married Eliza Dunn Paltridge on 11 June 1884. They were married at her father's home in Compton, South Australia. Her father was William Paltridge.
Stepping into Politics
John Livingston started his public career in his hometown. In 1898, he opened an auction house in Mount Gambier. The next year, in 1899, he became the mayor of the City of Mount Gambier. This was his first step into politics.
State Parliament
In 1899, John Livingston was elected to the South Australian House of Assembly. This is like a state parliament. He represented the area called Victoria. He kept his seat when the area was renamed Victoria and Albert in 1902. However, he lost this seat in 1906.
Federal Parliament
After leaving state politics, John Livingston moved to federal politics. In the 1906 election, he won the federal seat of Barker. He joined the Anti-Socialist Party.
Over the years, he was part of different political parties. From 1909 to 1916, he was a member of the Commonwealth Liberal Party. Then, from 1916 to 1922, he joined the Nationalist Party of Australia. He was known for being against the building of Canberra, Australia's capital city.
Later Life
John Livingston passed away in Melbourne in 1935. He was 77 years old. He was survived by his wife, five daughters, and two sons.
