John Sheppard (Australian politician)

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John Charles Sheppard (born 12 July 1952) is a former Australian politician. He was born in Hobart, Tasmania, and holds a Bachelor of Education. In 1995, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing Franklin for the Labor Party, following a countback proceeding from the resignation of Michael Aird. Sheppard was defeated in 1996. [1]

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References

  1. "Sheppard, John Charles". Members of the Parliament of Tasmania . Retrieved 24 July 2022.