John Fihelly
John Arthur Fihelly (7 November 1882 – 2 March 1945) was a public servant, politician and rugby union player in Queensland, Australia. He was the Treasurer of Queensland. He represented Australia as a professional rugby league footballer and a founder of the Queensland Rugby League.
John Arthur Fihelly | |
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| 25th Treasurer of Queensland | |
| In office 9 March 1920 – 8 February 1922 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Theodore |
| Succeeded by | Ted Theodore |
| Constituency | Paddington |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Paddington | |
| In office 27 April 1912 – 7 February 1922 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 November 1882 Timoleague, County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 2 March 1945 (aged 62) Brisbane, Queensland |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Marguerite Agnes Murphy |
| Relations | Peter Murphy (father-in-law) |
| Occupation | Agent-General, Journalist, Public servant, Rugby league Administrator |
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