John Hurley (New South Wales politician, born 1844)

John Hurley (2 June 1844 – 10 December 1911) was a politician in colonial Australia, a member at different times of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1][2]

John Hurley JP
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Central Cumberland
In office 22 February 1872 – 28 November 1874
Preceded by	Edward Flood
Succeeded by	Joseph Wearne
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Hartley
In office 21 April 1876 – 9 April 1880
Preceded by	Thomas Brown
Succeeded by	Robert Abbott
In office 12 February 1887 – 6 June 1891
Preceded by	Walter Targett
Succeeded by	Seat abolished
In office 3 July 1901 – 19 August 1907
Preceded by	Joseph Cook
Succeeded by	James Dooley
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Maryborough
In office 17 August 1883 – 8 July 1884 Serving with Richard Sheridan
Preceded by	Henry Palmer
Succeeded by	John Annear
Personal details
Born	John Hurley 2 June 1844 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died	10 December 1911 (aged 67) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Resting place	Rookwood Cemetery
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Reform
Other political affiliations	Free Trade, Independent
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth Ann Letcher (m.1867 d.1887), Emma Wilson (m.1891 d.1896), Annie Elizabeth Garling (m.1905 d.1942)
Occupation	Gold miner, Coal mine owner

Harley was born in Sydney, the son of Farrell Hurley and Catherine (née Critchley)[2]

Hurley was member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Central Cumberland 22 February 1872 to 28 November 1874; for Hartley 21 April 1876 to 9 November 1880, 12 February 1887 to 6 June 1891 and 3 July 1901 to 19 August 1907.[1][3] He did not hold caucus, parliamentary or ministerial office.[1]

Hurley was also member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Maryborough 17 August 1883 to 8 July 1884.[2]

His brother William was also a member of the NSW parliament, as member for Macquarie (1895–1904) and the Legislative Council (1904-1924).[4]

Hurley died on 10 December 1911 (aged 67).[5]

References

1. "Mr John Hurley (2) (1844-1911)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
2. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
3. Green, Antony. "Index to candidates (Hua to Jacobi)". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
4. "Mr William Fergus Hurley (1848-1924)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
5. Rutledge, Martha. "Hurley, John (1844–1911)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Melbourne University Press. ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 8 December 2019 – via National Centre of Biography, Australian National University.