John Henry (Johnno) Mann MLA

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John Henry “Johnno” Mann (30 June 1896 – 7 January 1973) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. Mann was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, and was educated at Mount Morgan Boys Central School. He worked at a variety of jobs including stockman, wharfie, meatworker, and cane cutter before moving to Brisbane during the late years of the depression.

In January 1936, the Labor member for the state seat of Brisbane, Robert Funnell, unexpectedly died. Mann was chosen by the party to contest the April by-election which he easily won and went on to represent the electorate for over 33 years until his retirement from politics on 17 May 1969.

Mann was Chairman of Committees from 3 August 1944 until 10 October 1950 at which time he was appointed Speaker of the Queensland Parliament. He ran the Office of the Speaker with forceful dignity and years later

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