Person    | Male  Born 6/4/1876  Died 10/7/1932

John Scurr

Categories: Politics & Administration

Countries: Australia

Poplar councillor imprisoned during the 1921 rates protest. Labour MP for Mile End 1923-31.

Born in Australia as John Rennie but was adopted by his uncle, Captain John Scurr, and brought to London at six months old. Married to Julia Scurr.

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John Scurr

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John Scurr House

John Scurr House This block was built by Stepney Borough Council in 1937 and ...

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