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Jack Houston (John William Houston) was born on 30 December, 1919 in Wick, Scotland, United Kingdom, is an Australian politician. Discover Jack Houston's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?
| Popular As |
John William Houston |
| Occupation |
Electrical fitter, Teacher |
| Age |
88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
30 December, 1919 |
| Birthday |
30 December |
| Birthplace |
Wick, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Date of death |
27 October, 2008 |
| Died Place |
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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Jack Houston Height, Weight & Measurements
At 88 years old, Jack Houston height not available right now. We will update Jack Houston's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Jack Houston's Wife?
His wife is Joan Catherine Lindsay (m. 1942)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Joan Catherine Lindsay (m. 1942) |
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Jack Houston Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jack Houston worth at the age of 88 years old? Jack Houston’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Jack Houston's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
John William Houston (30 December 1919 – 27 October 2008) was an Australian politician.
Born in Scotland in 1919 to James Houston and Florence (nee Tilley) he moved to Australia and became electrical fitter and mechanic and later a teacher of electrical trades subjects.
He married Joan Catherine Lindsay on 18 March 1942.
They had two children, one son & one daughter.
He was the Labor member for Bulimba in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1957 to 1980.
He first entered Parliament at the 1957 election that saw Labor swept from office following a split.
He was the Leader of the Opposition in the Queensland Parliament from 11 October 1966 to 22 July 1974.
Following the 1966 election deputy leader Eric Lloyd became the subject of attacks from the extra-parliamentary wing of the Labor party, as well as within the caucus.
As a result party leader Jack Duggan supported Houston in challenging Lloyd which he did successfully by 15 votes to 10.
Three months later on 11 October 1966 Duggan abruptly resigned as leader due to a "taxation difficulty of some magnitude".
In the following ballot Houston defeated Pat Hanlon (son of former Premier Ned Hanlon) by 14 votes to 12 to become the new leader.
After failing to make significant inroads into the coalition's majority at either the 1969 or 1972 elections there were reports that Houston would be leaving the leadership either through appointment to the Qantas board or as High Commissioner to New Zealand, however these never came to pass.
Ultimately his deputy Perc Tucker organised a vote of no confidence in his leadership following the poor result in the federal election which was carried by 17 votes to 15, with Tucker defeating Houston by the same margin.
As opposition leader he established an arrangement of nominating ‘shadow spokespeople’ for specific portfolios which led in 1970 to the formation of Labor’s first formal ‘shadow ministry’ of 14 members.
After the disastrous election of 1974 where the ALP was reduced to just 11 seats, with Tucker and his deputy Newton losing their seats, Houston contested the deputy leadership against Jack Melloy but he was unsuccessful.
He served as Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Police.
After Melloy stood down in 1976 he was returned to the deputy leadership where he served until he retired in 1980.
Houston died in 2008 and is buried in Brisbane's Balmoral Cemetery.
