Joseph Abbott (New South Wales politician)
Joseph Abbott | |
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Born | August 1843 Parramatta, New South Wales |
Died | 15 June 1903 | (aged 59)
Occupation | Politician |
Years active | 1888–1895 |
Joseph Abbott (August 1843 – 15 June 1903)[1] was a wool-broker and politician in New South Wales.[2][3]
Career
Abbott was an auctioneer of wool, chief auctioneer and a partner and managing director of Mort & Co. Ltd. Abbott was elected to the seat of Newtown in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in a by-election in February 1888. Abbott held the seat and won the election in July when the seat was reformed as the Electoral district of Newtown-Camperdown. Abbott retired from politics in July 1895.[2] He died in Croydon, New South Wales on 15 June 1903.[1]
Family
On his death he was survived by his widow, six sons and three daughters.
References
- ^ a b "Death of Mr. Joseph Abbott". The Sydney Morning Herald. 16 June 1903. p. 4. Retrieved 27 August 2014 – via Trove.
- ^ OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ^ "Mr Joseph Abbott (1843-1903)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Death of Mr Joseph Abbott". The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal. 19 June 1903. p. 12. Retrieved 31 January 2020 – via Trove.
- ^ "Admission of solicitors". The Australian Star. New South Wales, Australia. 3 March 1900. p. 5. Retrieved 31 January 2020 – via Trove.
- ^ "Registered Firms", Dun's Gazette for New South Wales, 19 (22), 3 June 1918, nla.obj-845295985, retrieved 31 January 2020 – via Trove
- ^ Garland, Seaborne and Abbott — History Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- Goulburn Evening Post. 21 March 1947. p. 4. Retrieved 31 January 2020 – via Trove.