John Reid (Australian politician)

John Thomas Reid (1 August 1873 – 30 December 1963) was an Australian politician.

Reid was born in Shellharbour, New South Wales and was the son of a dairy farmer.

He was educated to elementary level and initially worked as a farm hand.

Reid was approaching the age of 80 at the time and there was some local feeling that he should make way for younger blood.

Rather than force his retirement the party executive allowed for multiple endorsements and he was defeated by Robertson.