James Farnell
Australian politician (1825–1888) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Squire Farnell (25 June 1825 – 21 August 1888) was an Australian politician and Premier of New South Wales.[1] Farnell was a hard-working legislator who gave much study to the land question and also tried hard for some years to pass a bill for the regulation of contagious diseases.[2]
Quick Facts 8th Premier of New South Wales, Governor ...
James Farnell | |
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8th Premier of New South Wales | |
In office 18 December 1877 – 20 December 1878 | |
Governor | Sir Hercules Robinson |
Preceded by | John Robertson |
Succeeded by | Henry Parkes |
Personal details | |
Born | James Squire Farnell (1825-06-25)25 June 1825 St Leonards, New South Wales |
Died | 21 August 1888(1888-08-21) (aged 63) Petersham, New South Wales |
Spouse |
Margaret O'Donnell (m. 1853) |
Children | Frank Farnell |
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