John Reside (19 August 1867 – 28 September 1902) was an Australian trade unionist and politician who was a Labor Party member of the Legislative Assembly of

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from 1901 until his death, representing the seat of Hannans. Reside was born in

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, to Nancy (née Carr) and William Reside. He attended the

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and qualified as a mine engine driver in 1888, afterward working at various mines in the local area. He also became involved in the labour movement, serving as a branch president of the Engine Driver's Union and as a member of Bendigo's

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. Reside moved to

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, in 1897, and helped to found the

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, of which he later became president.John Reside
– Biographical Register of Members of the Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 6 June 2016. Reside entered parliament at the 1901 state election, winning the newly created seat of Hannans. However, his time in parliament was short-lived, as he collapsed and died suddenly in September 1902, aged only 35. The cause of death was believed to be heart disease."JOHN RESIDE."
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'', 3 October 1902.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Reside, John 1867 births 1902 deaths Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Western Australia Trade unionists from Western Australia Members of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly People from Bendigo 19th-century Australian politicians