Jack Power (politician)

John Maurice Power (15 December 1883 – 13 January 1925) was an Australian trade unionist and politician.

He was the fifth child of Irish immigrant parents Maria (née Toohey) and John Maurice Power.

[1] Power's involvement with the ALP began at a young age, and from 1910 he was a regular delegate to state conferences.

Premier Jack Lang stated that he would retire after completing McDougall's term and would not receive ALP preselection at the next federal election.

[1] He died under two months later, necessitating the appointment of NSW ALP Assistant Secretary William Gibbs.