John Christian Reid
John Christian Reid JP | |
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Mayor of Newcastle | |
In office 8 February 1909 – 2 February 1911 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Cook |
Succeeded by | Henry Sheddon |
In office 4 February 1914 – 8 February 1915 | |
Preceded by | Henry Sheddon |
Succeeded by | Robert George Kilgour |
Alderman on the Newcastle Borough Council | |
In office 7 February 1902 – 4 July 1917 | |
Constituency | Belmore Ward |
Personal details | |
Born | 1873 Newcastle, Colony of New South Wales |
Died | 20 March 1932 (aged 58) Belmont, New South Wales, Australia |
John Christian Reid,
Early life
Reid was born in 1873
After being educated at Miss Logan's Preparatory School and Newcastle Superior Public School, Reid joined his father's shipping and insurance firm, John Reid Limited, which he had established in 1862. In 1895, however, he left to become the manager of J. Fenwick & Co., a tugboat business operating in Newcastle harbour, where he was employed until 1909. Reid left to become managing director of the family firm, a position he retained until his death.[4] The Reids eventually rose to be prominent members of Newcastle society. Reid, along with his brother Mark, eventually ran three companies in shipping, travel and wool stores, as well as becoming prominent members in Newcastle yachting.[5]
Public service
Reid eventually stood for office and became an
Later life and death
Retiring from council on 4 July 1917, Reid returned to business but continued his involvement in Newcastle society as the foundation Commodore of the
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