Dictionary of Sydney

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Marks, Ernest S

Wool buyer, sportsman and politician who founded and was active in many amateur sporting associations. Marks was an early supporter of Zionism and also helped found the Australian Jewish Historical Society. He served as Lord Mayor of Sydney in 1930.

Milestone
Born
Maitland
07 May 1871
Arrived Sydney
1882
Buried
Dec 1947
Died
Darlinghurst
02 Dec 1947
Name
Commemorated by
Occupation
Position
New South Wales Amateur Athletic Association
1888
1917 -
1920 - 1927
1927 - 1929
1930 - 1947
1930