John MacDonald (Australian politician)

John Valentine MacDonald (14 February 1880 17 August 1937) was an Australian politician and journalist. He served three terms as a Senator for Queensland – in 1922, in 1928 and from 1932 to 1937 – representing the Australian Labor Party (ALP).

John MacDonald
Senator for Queensland
In office
26 May 1922  15 December 1922
Preceded byJohn Adamson
Succeeded byWilliam Thompson
In office
1 August 1928  16 November 1928
Preceded byThomas Givens
In office
1 July 1932  17 August 1937
Succeeded byBen Courtice
Personal details
Born(1880-02-14)14 February 1880
Ōpōtiki, New Zealand
Died17 August 1937(1937-08-17) (aged 57)
New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
OccupationJournalist
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