Background
EVANS, John William was born in 1855 in Liverpool. Son of late George Matthew Evans who settled in Hobart, 1859.
EVANS, John William was born in 1855 in Liverpool. Son of late George Matthew Evans who settled in Hobart, 1859.
Studied at Collegiate College Hobart.
Served several years in command of various steamers. Appointed Manager Huddart Parker and Company’s branch office, Hobart, 1894. A Director of the International Exhibition, 1894.
Elected House of Assembly for Kingborough, 1896. Master Warden and Warden Hobart Marine Board for many years. Has also filled the office of Minister for Education and Treasurer. Premier and Chief Secretary, Tasmania.
Spouse 1883, E. M. Harcourt.