John Hayes (Australian politician)

Portrait of the Hon. John Blyth Hayes

John Blyth Hayes (21 April 1868 – 12 July 1956) was Premier of Tasmania from 12 August 1922 to 14 August 1923. Hayes was also the President of the Australian Senate from 1 July 1938 to 30 June 1941.

Hayes was born in Bridgewater, and died in Launceston.

References

• Parliamentary Library profile

Political offices
Preceded by Sir Walter Lee	Premier of Tasmania 1922-1923	Succeeded by Sir Walter Lee
Preceded by Patrick Lynch	President of the Australian Senate 1938–1941	Succeeded by James Cunningham