Macdermott, Henry

Soldier and later wine merchant who was Mayor of Sydney in 1845, and an advocate for working men, before bankruptcy forced him out of local politics.

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Milestone

Born

County Roscommon, Ireland

1798

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Arrived Sydney

1827

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Died

Sydney

01 Feb 1848

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Name

Alternate

McDermott, Henry

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Occupation

Soldier

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Businessperson

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Wine merchant

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Position

Councillor

City of Sydney Council

01 Nov 1842 - 16 Aug 1847

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Mayor

City of Sydney Council

1846

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