John_Hurley_(New_South_Wales_politician,_born_1844)
John Hurley (New South Wales politician, born 1844)
Australian politician
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]
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]