John Harold Mostyn

John Harold Mostyn was the 55th List of mayors, [lord mayors and administrators of Sydney|Lord Mayor of Sydney] and a rugby league administrator.

Early life and background

Jack Mostyn was born at Orange, [New South Wales] in 1887 and was an electrician by trade.

Political career

Mostyn was elected as an Alderman of the City of Sydney for Camperdown Ward for the Australian [Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)|Australian Labor Party] in 1924. In 1927 he became Lord Mayor of Sydney. He left office in early 1928, with the dismissal of the City of Sydney and its replacement by a board of commissioners.

NSW Rugby League

Mostyn became the president of the St George District [Rugby League Football Club] in 1938 and stayed in that role for eight years until 1944, when he lost a ballot for re-election. He was president during the club's first premiership win in 1941 [NSWRFL season|1941]. Mostyn was also the St. George Dragons delegate to the NSWRFL for many years.

Later life

A long time resident of Carlton, New South Wales, Jack Mostyn died on 9 July 1956, age 69. He was later buried at Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland, New South Wales.