Dictionary of Sydney

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Backhouse, Benjamin

Architect and social reformer who campaigned to improve Sydney's sewerage system.

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Born
Ipswich, England
1829
Arrived Sydney
1868
Died
Rushcutters Bay
29 Jul 1904
Buried
30 Jul 1904
Occupation
Position
1899
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