Dictionary of Sydney

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Lucas, John

Carpenter, publican and building contractor who entered parliament after achieving business success.

Milestone
Born
24 Jun 1818
Died
Camperdown
01 Mar 1902
Buried
03 Mar 1902
Occupation
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1840 - 1841
1853 - 1858
04 Feb 1860 - 09 Nov 1880
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Lucas, John

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2012

Born into a convict family that made good, John Lucas became a businessman, politician and participant in many public debates in late nineteenth-century Sydney.