William McCourt

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William McCourt (1851-1913) NSW politician

William Joseph McCourt (1 March 1851 – 22 June 1913) was an Irish-born Australian politician.

He was born in

Wollongong Public School. He was apprenticed to a printer after leaving school, and was also a successful land speculator. In 1882 he married Emily Elizabeth, with whom he had six children.[1]

He was elected to the

Labor government in 1910. McCourt held his seat until his death at Berrima in 1913.[2]

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New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Speaker
1900–1910
Succeeded by
Preceded by
John Kidd
Member for Camden
1882–1885
With: Thomas Garrett
Succeeded by
John Kidd
Preceded by
John Kidd
Member for
John Kidd
Succeeded by
John Kidd
New district Member for Bowral
1894–1904
District abolished
New district Member for Wollondilly
1904–1913
Succeeded by