John Hart was born in
Mohill, County Leitrim, Ireland, the son of an Irish farmer who was also named John Hart. He came to Victoria in 1898. In December 1947, he retired as both finance minister and premier. Hart was named
speaker for the assembly in 1948. He did not seek reelection in 1949 as is the Hart Highlands neighbourhood of Prince George and the
John Hart Dam (Hydroelectric) in
Campbell River. == References ==