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Abbott, Robert Palmer

Solicitor and unremarkable politician. A typical local member who consistently pressed for roads, bridges, schools and railways, but left many letters unanswered.

Milestone
Born
Broadford, Clare, Ireland
1830
Died
Tempe
31 Oct 1901
Buried
01 Nov 1901
Occupation
Position
12 Mar 1872 - 12 Oct 1877
26 Nov 1880 - 23 Nov 1882
18 Sep 1883 - 29 Feb 1888