John Francis Deegan (born Dublin, Ireland, 2 December 1845 – died Melbourne, 29 January 1906) was a Victorian businessman and politician.[1]

He emigrated with his family and arrived at Melbourne 13 February 1853. He grew up on the goldfields and was a young member of Clunes Municipal Council, moving to the city in 1873 where he traded as a wine merchant. He was a founder of the Melbourne Beefsteak Club in 1886 and a founder of the Melbourne Shakespeare Society. In 1901 he was president of the Licensed Victuallers' Association and a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria in the seat of East Melbourne, 1901–02.[2]

At his death he left a wife and grown-up children, and was buried in Boroondara Cemetery, Kew.

References

  1. ↑ "Death of Mr J. F. Deegan". The Argus (Melbourne) via Trove. 30 January 1906. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Parliament of Victoria - Former Members - John Francis Deegan". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 14 July 2021.


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