John West (Australian politician)

John Edward West (27 January 1852 5 February 1931) was an English-born Australian trade unionist and politician, and a key figure in the establishment of the Australian Labor Party.

John West
Member of the Australian Parliament
for East Sydney
In office
13 April 1910  5 February 1931
Preceded byGeorge Reid
Succeeded byEddie Ward
Personal details
Born(1852-01-27)27 January 1852
Lambeth, London, England
Died5 February 1931(1931-02-05) (aged 79)
Darlinghurst, New South Wales
NationalityEnglish Australian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
SpouseSusannah Sarah Metcalfe
OccupationUnionist, plumber
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