William Johnson (Australian politician)
- William Johnson (Australian politician)
William James Johnson (1871 – 30 July 1916) was an Australian politician and soldier.
Born in Yass, New South Wales, he received a primary education before becoming a coachbuilder. He was involved in local politics as a member of Auburn Council. In 1910, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Robertson, defeating Henry Willis. He held the seat until 1913, when he was defeated by William Fleming, representing the Commonwealth Liberal Party.
Johnson enlisted in the military in 1915, and was killed in action in 1916.[cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-05-25] ]References
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NAME = Johnson, William James
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH = 1871
PLACE OF BIRTH = Yass, New South Wales
DATE OF DEATH = 30 July 1916
PLACE OF DEATH = Passendale, Belgium
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