John Plumb (23 February 1846 – 21 July 1891) was a pastoralist and politician in the Colony of New South Wales.
John Plumb | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Carcoar | |
| In office 9 February 1889 – 6 June 1891 | |
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| Born | 23 February 1846 near Goulburn |
| Died | 21 July 1891 (aged 45) Woollahra |
| Political party | Free Trade |
| Parent | Robert & Elizabeth Plumb |
He was born near Goulburn to farmers Robert and Elizabeth Plumb. He attended Goulburn Grammar School and Calder House Academy in Redfern, and became a sheep farmer. He also had interests in mining and contracting.[1] In 1889 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as one of two Free Trade members for Carcoar, serving until his defeat in 1891.[2] Plumb died a month later at Woollahra.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Mr John Plumb (1846-1891)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ Green, Antony. "Elections for the District of Carcoar". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 20 August 2020.