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Farleigh, John Gibson
Manufacturer, teacher and politician who rose from office boy to tannery owner and industry representative.
Milestone
Born
Sligo, Ireland
1861
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Arrived Sydney
1874
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Died
Sydney
05 May 1949
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Occupation
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Position
1895 - 1949
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1903 - 1908
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1907 - 1910
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21 Jul 1908 - 22 Apr 1934
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1928 - 1934
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