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Martin, James 1820-1886
Politician and lawyer who rose from a humble background to be a member of parliament, Chief Justice of the colony and Premier three times between 1863 and 1872.
Milestone
Born
Midleton, Cork, Ireland
14 May 1820
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Arrived Sydney
06 Nov 1821
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Died
Sydney
04 Nov 1886
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Buried
06 Nov 1886
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Buried
1909
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Name
Commemorated by
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Occupation
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26 Aug 1856 - 02 Oct 1856
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07 Sep 1857 - 08 Nov 1858
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16 Oct 1863 - 02 Feb 1865
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16 Oct 1863 - 02 Feb 1865
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22 Jan 1866 - 26 Oct 1868
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22 Jan 1866 - 26 Oct 1868
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16 Dec 1870 - 13 May 1872
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16 Dec 1870 - 13 May 1872
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Position
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01 Jul 1848 - 30 Jun 1851
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01 Sep 1851 - 29 Feb 1856
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04 Apr 1856 - 11 Nov 1873
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Property
Occupied
1853 - 04 Nov 1886
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Owner of
1868 - 1886
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Relationship
Relative of
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Spouse
20 Jan 1853 - 1882
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