Francis Mason (politician)
Francis Mason | |
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Francis Mason at the 1898 Australasian Federal Convention. | |
| 8th Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 25 October 1897 – September 1902 | |
| Preceded by | Graham Berry |
| Succeeded by | Duncan Gillies |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for South Gippsland | |
| In office 1871–1877 | |
| Preceded by | George Macartney |
| Succeeded by | George Macartney |
| In office 1878–1886 | |
| Preceded by | George Macartney |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Groom |
| In office 1889–1902 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Groom |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Livingston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 February 1843 County Fermanagh, Ireland |
| Died | 19 June 1915 (aged 72) South Yarra, Victoria, Australia |
Francis Conway Mason (21 February 1843 in County Fermanagh – 19 June 1915 in South Yarra) was an Australian politician of Irish descent. He was a member for South Gippsland in the Victorian Legislative Assembly between 1871 and 1902, with two interruptions. He was the Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1897 to 1902.