John Blaxland (1799–1884)
from Sydney Morning Herald
The Hon. John Blaxland, M.L.C., died on Saturday, 26th January, at the Hermitage, Ryde, in his 83rd year. He was a very old colonist. Mr. Blaxland was a member of the Legislative Council for 20 years, having been appointed on the 21th November, 1863. For some time he was one of the directors of the Australian Joint Stock Bank. He did not occupy a prominent position in connection with politics, but was active in advocating the erection of the handsome bridges which extend over the Parramatta and Iron Cove. Mr. Blaxland's last attendance in the Council was on January 3, 1883. In consequence of ill-health he had been granted leave of absence.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for John Blaxland
- Manaro Mercury (NSW), 2 February 1884, p 3
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Blaxland, Eliza (mother)
- Blaxland, Gregory (father)
- Forster, Elizabeth (sister)
- Forster, Thomas (brother-in-law)
- Blaxland, John (uncle)
- Forster, William (nephew)
- Forster, Eliza Jane (niece by marriage)
- Dowling, Harriett Mary (cousin)
- Walker, Anna Elizabeth (cousin)
Citation details
'Blaxland, John (1799–1884)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/blaxland-john-17882/text29466, accessed 22 November 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
Death
26 January,
1884
(aged 85)
Ryde, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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