John Norton (journalist)
John Norton | |
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Norton in 1898 | |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Darling Harbour | |
| In office 10 September 1907 – 18 February 1910 | |
| Preceded by | William Daley |
| Succeeded by | John Cochran |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Surry Hills | |
| In office 6 August 1904 – 5 July 1906 | |
| Preceded by | New electorate |
| Succeeded by | Albert Bruntnell |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Northumberland | |
| In office 20 June 1899 – 16 July 1904 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Stevenson |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Charlton |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Sydney-Fitzroy | |
| In office 3 June 1898 – 8 July 1898 | |
| Preceded by | John McElhone |
| Succeeded by | Henry Chapman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Norton Jnr. 1 January 1857 Brighton, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 9 April 1916 (aged 59) East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Resting place | South Head Cemetery |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Ada McGrath (m. 29 April 1897) |
| Relations | Ezra Norton, son |
| Children | 1 daughter, 1 son |
| Profession | Journalist |
John Norton (25 January 1857 – 9 April 1916) was an English-born Australian journalist, editor and member of the New South Wales Parliament. He was a writer and newspaper proprietor best known for his Sydney newspaper Truth. Norton was arguably one of Australia's most controversial public figures ever.