Francis Mason (politician)
Francis Conway Mason (21 February 1843 in County Fermanagh – 19 June 1915 in South Yarra) was an Australian politician of Irish descent. He was a member for South Gippsland in the Victorian Legislative Assembly between 1871 and 1902, with two interruptions. He was the Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1897 to 1902.
Francis Mason | |
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Francis Mason at the 1898 Australasian Federal Convention. | |
| 8th Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 25 October 1897 – September 1902 | |
| Preceded by | Graham Berry |
| Succeeded by | Duncan Gillies |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for South Gippsland | |
| In office 1871–1877 | |
| Preceded by | George Macartney |
| Succeeded by | George Macartney |
| In office 1878–1886 | |
| Preceded by | George Macartney |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Groom |
| In office 1889–1902 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Groom |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Livingston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 February 1843 County Fermanagh, Ireland |
| Died | 19 June 1915 (aged 72) South Yarra, Victoria, Australia |
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