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William John Evans (1856–1914)

William John Evans

Evans, William John (1856-1914) railway engine driver, trade union leader and politician  Birth: 18 April 1856 in Ballarat, Victoria, son of John Evans, railways time-keeper, and Harriet, née Denman, both born in England. Marriage: 18 January 1882 to Elizabeth Jane Simmons. They had four daughters. Death: 22 August 1914 in private hospital at Surrey Hills, Melbourne, Victoria. Religion: Anglican.  Grocer’s boy at Ballarat. Moved with family to Melbourne and joined Victorian Railways as carriage-cleaner,...

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