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Playford, Thomas (1837 - 1915)

Publication Details:
Originally published in ADB, Volume 11, MUP, 1988, pp 245-247
Author:
John Playford

Life Summary

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Born 26 November 1837
Bethnal Green, London, England
born around 26 November 1837 in Bethnal Green, London, England
Died 19 April 1915
Kent Town, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
died around 19 April 1915 in Kent Town, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Cultural Heritage English
Occupation *

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1855? - 1915?
fruit grower, South Australia, Australia
1862? - 1883?
local government councillor, South Australia, Australia
1862 - 1883
local government head, South Australia, Australia
1868 - 1871
Member of Lower House, South Australia, Australia
1875 - 1894
Member of Lower House, South Australia, Australia
1875? - 1901?
protectionist politician, South Australia, Australia
1876 - 1885
commissioner of crown lands, South Australia, Australia
1887 - 1892
premier, South Australia, Australia
1889? - 1900?
federationist, South Australia, Australia
1894 - 1898
agent-general, South Australia, Australia
1899 - 1901
Member of Lower House, South Australia, Australia
1901 - 1906
Member of Upper House, Federal, Australia
1901 - 1906
protectionist politician, Federal, Australia
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