John Norton (journalist)
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John Norton (25 January 1857 – 9 April 1916) was an English-born Australian journalist, editor and member of the New South Wales Parliament. He was a writer and newspaper proprietor best known for his Sydney newspaper Truth. Norton was arguably one of Australia's most controversial public figures ever.
Quick Facts Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Darling Harbour, Preceded by ...
John Norton | |
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Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Darling Harbour | |
In office 10 September 1907 – 18 February 1910 | |
Preceded by | William Daley |
Succeeded by | John Cochran |
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Surry Hills | |
In office 6 August 1904 – 5 July 1906 | |
Preceded by | New electorate |
Succeeded by | Albert Bruntnell |
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Northumberland | |
In office 20 June 1899 – 16 July 1904 | |
Preceded by | Richard Stevenson |
Succeeded by | Matthew Charlton |
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Sydney-Fitzroy | |
In office 3 June 1898 – 8 July 1898 | |
Preceded by | John McElhone |
Succeeded by | Henry Chapman |
Personal details | |
Born | John Norton Jnr. 1 January 1857 Brighton, England, United Kingdom |
Died | 9 April 1916(1916-04-09) (aged 59) East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Resting place | South Head Cemetery |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Ada McGrath (m. 29 April 1897) |
Relations | Ezra Norton, son |
Children | 1 daughter, 1 son |
Profession | Journalist |
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