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Gilbert Henry Rotton (1853–1921)

Mr. Gilbert Henry Rotton, formerly president of the Mosman branch of the Liberal League, has died at his residence at Myahgah-road, Mosman. Mr. Rotton took a deep interest in national political movements, and was secretary of Major-General Ryrie's committee at the last Federal election. He was first engaged in surveying, but later became a grazier, with properties in Western Australia and various parts of New South Wales. He is survived by a widow, two sons, and three daughters.

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'Rotton, Gilbert Henry (1853–1921)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/rotton-gilbert-henry-14551/text25661, accessed 30 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

11 February, 1853
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Death

14 November, 1921 (aged 68)
Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Occupation
Political Activism