John Devine (1846-1903)
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John Devine (1846-1903)
Description
Shire President 1882-1883
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Date
1882
Publisher
Wyndham City Libraries
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text
Language
eng
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John Devine and his wife Mary Ann farmed at Little River. John held the seat for Little River for Werribee Shire for twenty-six years, and was Shire President from 1882-1883.
John only retired from Council when he moved to Clifton Hill because of increasing bouts of asthma. He was known as very conscientious, well-doing man, and if his health had been better he may have stood for Parliament.
John only retired from Council when he moved to Clifton Hill because of increasing bouts of asthma. He was known as very conscientious, well-doing man, and if his health had been better he may have stood for Parliament.
Bibliography
The Argus, 16 February 1903
The Bacchus Marsh Express, 1 September, 1900
The Bacchus Marsh Express, 21 February 1903
The Bacchus Marsh Express, 1 September, 1900
The Bacchus Marsh Express, 21 February 1903
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Citation
Wyndham City Libraries, “John Devine (1846-1903),” Wyndham History, accessed October 4, 2023, http://www.wyndhamhistory.net.au/items/show/277.
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| This Item | Relation | Item: Devine House (ruins) Edgars Road, Little River |
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