John Alexander McCullough (17 January 1860 – 29 July 1947) was a New Zealand tinsmith, trade unionist and political activist.
Jack McCullough | |
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| Member of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 9 March 1936 – 29 July 1947 | |
| Appointed by | Michael Joseph Savage |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Alexander McCullough 17 January 1860 Belfast, Ireland |
| Died | 29 July 1947 (aged 87) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour Party |
Biography
He was born in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland on 17 January 1860.[1]
He was elected a member of the Christchurch City Council from 1912 to 1917.[2]
The Riccarton electorate was contested by three candidates in the 1922 election. George Witty, the incumbent since the 1902 election,[3] was successful, with Bert Kyle coming second and McCullough coming third.[4] The First Labour Government appointed McCullough to the New Zealand Legislative Council on 9 March 1936. At the end of his seven-year term, he was reappointed on 9 March 1943. He remained a member until his death on 29 July 1947.[5]
He died in Christchurch on 29 July 1947 aged 87.[1]