Thomas Dillon (politician)

Thomas Dillon (died 12 January 1908) was an Australian politician.

Thomas Dillon
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Brighton
In office
22 May 1891 – 25 July 1891
Preceded byHenry Mugliston
Succeeded byHenry Dobson

In May 1891, Dillon was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly, defeating Henry Mugliston to become the member for Brighton. Mugliston challenged the result, claiming Dillon had engaged in corruption and bribery. Dillon's election was declared void and his term came to an end in July 1891.[1]

Dillon served as an alderman on Hobart Council.[2] He died in Hobart on 12 January 1908 aged 61[3] and was buried at Cornelian Bay Cemetery.[4]

References
  1. "Thomas Dillon". Parliament of Tasmania Members Biographical Database. Parliament of Tasmania.
  2. "City Council". Tasmanian News. No. 8303. Tasmania, Australia. 13 January 1908. p. 4. Retrieved 27 February 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. "Current Topics". The Examiner (Tasmania). Vol. LXVII, no. 13. Tasmania, Australia. 14 January 1908. p. 4 (Daily). Retrieved 27 February 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. "Family Notices". Tasmanian News. No. 8303. Tasmania, Australia. 13 January 1908. p. 3. Retrieved 27 February 2022 – via National Library of Australia.


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