John William Falkiner (16 May 1848 – 14 November 1927) was an Australian politician. Falkiner was born in

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in 1848. In 1882 he was elected to the

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, representing the seat of

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. In 1886 his seat was replaced by Evandale, which he represented until his defeat in 1891. He died in 1927 in

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1848 births 1927 deaths Members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly {{Australia-politician-stub