John William Taverner

Sir John William Taverner
Portrait of John William Taverner
Agent-general
In office
1904–1913
Preceded byAndrew Clarke
Succeeded byPeter McBride
Minister of Agriculture
In office
27 September 1894 – 5 December 1899
PremierGeorge Turner
Preceded byWilliam Webb
Succeeded byGeorge Graham
In office
10 June 1902 – 16 February 1904
PremierWilliam Irvine
Preceded byJohn Morrissey
Succeeded byJohn Murray
Minister of Health
In office
14 May 1895 – 16 September 1895
PremierGeorge Turner
Preceded byHenry Cuthbert
Succeeded byHenry Williams
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
for Electoral district of Donald and Swan Hill
In office
1 April 1889 – 1 May 1904
Preceded bySeat created
Succeeded byJames Meldrum
Personal details
Born(1853-11-20)20 November 1853
Died17 December 1923(1923-12-17) (aged 70)
SpouseElizabeth Ann Bassett Luxton
Parents
  • Henry Taverner (father)
  • Margaret Sarah, née Large (mother)
Occupation
  • Stock and station agent
  • Politician
EducationScots Grammar School, Williamstown
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Sir John William Taverner KCMG (20 November 1853 – 17 December 1923) was a politician of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.