John Joseph McDonald
John McDonald | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Bass | |
| In office 9 June 1934 – 16 April 1945 | |
| Succeeded by | Alan Welsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 March 1904 Gormanston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 24 February 1959 (aged 54) Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Domestic partner | Marjorie Holgate |
| Relations | James McDonald (father) Thomas Raymond McDonald (brother) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1943 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 1st Motor Brigade |
John Joseph McDonald (25 March 1904 – 24 February 1959) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly from 1934 to 1945, representing the Australian Labor Party (ALP). He later served five years in prison for the manslaughter of his de facto wife.