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  2. HON, J. L. PARSONS

    Represented Encounter Bay in the last Parliament, but was elected in succession to Mr. C. Peacock, J. P., for North Adelaide, at the last election. He is very highly esteemed by his constituents, and will doubtless fulfil the expectation of his ...

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    The likenesses of the members who now form the south Australian Parliament, issued as a Supplement herewith, would hardly be complete without some brief biographical account as to their antecedents and history. We have, therefore, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  4. WILLIAM BENJAMIN ROUNSEVELL, J.P.

    Is a native of Adelaide, South Australia, and educated at St. Peter's College. He entered Parliament in 1875, and he has always been considered a worker for the general good, rather than for the interests of his own party. Mr. Rounsevell ...

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  5. W. H. BEAN

    Represents West Torrens, for the second time, in the present Parliament. ...

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  6. J. H. SYMON, Q.C.

    Entered Parliament for the first time in April last. He had been previously sworn in as Attorney-General, in succession to the Hon. W. H. Bundey. Mr. Symon enjoys the reputation of being the smartest lawyer in Adelaide, and has a very large ...

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  7. E. T. SMITH. J.P.

    Was born at Walsall, Staffordshire, in the year 1831, and is of an old and much-respected family. He was educated first at Queen Mary's Grammar School, and afterwards at a private school, thus receiving a first-class English education. ...

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  8. THE HON, JOHN COLTON, J.P.

    Is a native of Devonshire, England, where he was born in September, 1823. He first entered the South Australian Parliament as member in 1863, and has shown on many occasions much ability in managing the affairs of the country. Mr. ...

    Article : 95 words
  9. HON, JOHN WILLIAM DOWNER. Q.C.

    Born in Adelaide, July 5, 1844, and educated at St. Peter's College. Entered Parliament in 1878, as a colleague of Mr. Basedow, in the representation of the Barossa District. Mr. Downer is a fluent speaker ; his utterances are characterised ...

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  10. JENKIN COLES, J.P.

    Was born in Sydney, N.S.W., January 19, 1840, and educated at the Blue Coat School, London, England. Returned to Australia in 1864, and entered into business at Kapunda, as auctioneer and stock salesman, in conjunction ...

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  11. FRIEDRICH EDUARD HEINRICH WULF KRICHAUFF, J.P.

    Was born at Schleswig, Duchy of Schleswig, Prussia, on the 15th December, 1824, and educated at the colleges of Schleswig and Husum, and the Berlin University. Mr. Krichauff entered the South Australian Parliament in 1857, as member ...

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  12. HON, ALFRED CATT

    Was born December 19, 1833, at Newington, Kent, England, and educated at the Commercial School, Brompton, Kent. Arrived in South Australia by the ship Posthumous May, 1849, Mr. Catt is of Liberal principles, and was recently elected as ...

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  13. THE HON. J. CARR. J.P.

    May undoubtedly be considered a veteran statesman, having entered the South Australian Parliament in March, 1864. He was born at Conisbro, Yorkshire, England, September 21, 1819, and educated at Tickhill, in the same county. Is liberal ...

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  14. ALBERT H. LANDSEER, J.P.

    Son of Henry Landseer, Esq., and first cousin to the late Sir Edwin Landseer. Was born in London in 1829, and educated in that city. Arrived in South Australia in 1848, and entered Parliament in 1874, Is Conservative in principle, and much ...

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  15. THE HON, LAVINGTON GLYDE, J. P.

    Born in Exeter, England, 1825, and educated at Mount Ralford School, Exeter, and Denmark Hill School, London. Arrived in Adelaide in 1847 ; entered Parliament in 1857, as member for East Torrens. He was recently re-elected with ...

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  16. WILLIAM EDWARD MATTINSON

    Born in London, England, is one or the newly-elected members in the present Parliament, in which he represents the Port Adelaide District, with Mr. D. Bower. Mr. Mattinson is a Liberal, and may be considered the working men's member. ...

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  17. JAMES HENDERSON HOWE

    Is a native of Scotland, and was educated at Forfar. Is of Liberal principles, and likely to do good for the District of Stanley, for which he was recently elected. He has been intimately associated with Port Pirie since its foundation, and ...

    Article : 64 words
  18. JOHN LANCELOT STIRLING, B.A., L.L.B., J.P.

    Was born at Strathalbyn in 1849, and educated at St. Peter's College, Adelaide, and Trinity College, Cambridge, England. He is one of the recently-elected members to the present Parliament, is a fluent speaker, conscientious, and ...

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  19. DAVID MURRAY, J.P.

    Born at Anstruther, Fifeshire, and educated at St. Andrew's, Scotland. Entered Parliament in 1870. Mr. Murray is a true Liberal, and enjoys the respect and confidence of his constituents. He was recently returned for Yatala, with Mr. W. ...

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  20. WILLIAM GILBERT, J.P.

    Is a native of Bucks, England, and educated in that county. He has not hitherto been connected with the South Australian Parliament, but will make his debut in the present session as the colleague of Mr. D. Murray in the representation of ...

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  21. SIMPSON NEWLAND. J.P.

    Was born November 2, 1835, at Hanley, Staffordshire. Arrived with his parents in South Australia per ship Sir Chas. Forbes in 1839, and was recently elected with Mr. H. E. Downer for Encounter Bay. Mr. Newland's father, the late ...

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  22. WILLIAM HAINES, J.P.

    Born at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, April 6, 1831. Arrived in South Australia in August, 1840, and first entered Parliament May 31, 1878. Mr Haines is Conservative in principle, and represents Gumeracha in the present Assembly, ...

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  23. R. W. E. HENNING

    Member for Albert, is a squatter, and largely interested in the pastoral settlement of the interior. He has represented the district since 1878. ...

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  24. ANDREW TENNANT, J.P.

    Elected for the District of Flinders ; is a squatter, and largely interested in the constituency he represents. ...

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  25. HENRY VIVIAN MOYLE

    Was born at Camborne, Cornwall, England, and educated at a private school in the same town. Mr. Moyle has taken a lively interest in politics, and we believe his position in Parliament, as one of the representatives for Light, will be ...

    Article : 85 words
  26. HON, JOHN COX BRAY, J.P.

    Was born in Adelaide in 1842, and educated at St. Peter's College. Entered Parliament in 1871, since which period he has been a prominent and popular politician. He has originated several good measures, and there is little doubt his ...

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  27. F. E. BUCKNALL

    Mayor of Hindmarsh, and junior member for West Torrens ; is the leading partner in the firm of Backnall & Botting, brewers. He is independent in thought and action, and will be a useful member of the House. ...

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  28. THOMAS ATKINSON, J.P.

    Was born in Lincolnshire, England, 1822, and educated at Waddington. Was elected to the South Australian Parliament in October, 1878, and recently again returned to the Legislative Assembly as representative for Noarlunga, with the ...

    Article : 57 words
  29. W. R. MORTLOCK, J.P.

    Member for Flinders, is a squatter ; has twice before represented the same district, and therefore enjoys the confidence of the people he represents. ...

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  30. R. D. ROSS, J. P.

    Represents the important District of Wallaroo, for which place he has been twice returned. He was Treasurer in Mr. Colton's Ministry from June 6, 1876 to Oct, 1877. On the death of Sir George S. Kingston, Mr. Ross was elected Speaker, a ...

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  31. DAVID BOWER, J.P.

    Bora at Saddleworth, Yorkshire, in 1819, and educated in the same town. He arrived at Melbourne, Victoria, per ship England, from Liverpool, in 1841, and went from that city to New Zealand, where he remained till September, 1846, when ...

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  32. E. WARD.

    This gentleman was elected for the Burra, defeating the old member, Mr. Rees. He original represented Gumeracha, and at one time filled the position of Minister of Education and Agriculture, in the Boucaut Ministry, and afterwards for ...

    Article : 82 words
  33. L. L. FURNER, J.P.

    Is the popular member for Wallaroo. He was first elected for that district in 1878, and is a very able representative. He was formerly in business at Moonta, but now resides in Adelaide. ...

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  34. H. E. BRIGHT, J.P.

    Is the senior member for Wooroora, and occupied the position of Commissioner of Public Works in the Blyth Ministry from July 22, 1873, until 3rd June, 1876. He has done the State some service, and is a very useful member of the House, ...

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  35. HUGH FRASER, J.P.

    Has been twice elected for West Adelaide, and is looked upon as being a good member -- capable and energetic. ...

    Article : 23 words
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