Dictionary of Sydney

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Lowe, Robert

Barrister who chose to practise law in Australia after being diagnosed with imminent blindness and who found acclaim and enmity in his fight for responsible government in the colony during the crucial 1840s.

Milestone
Born
Bingham, Nottinghamshire, England
04 Dec 1811
Arrived Sydney
08 Oct 1842
Departed Sydney
27 Jan 1850
Died
Warlingham, Surrey, England
27 Jul 1892
Occupation
Position
07 Nov 1843 - 09 Sep 1844
01 Apr 1845 - 20 Jun 1848
01 Jul 1848 - 01 Nov 1849
Property
Owner of
1843 - 1853