Lawyer and landowner, who combined political interests with talent as a sailor.
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Milestone
Born
Tynemouth, England
08 Nov 1799
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Died
Sydney
25 Nov 1878
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Landowner, solicitor, judge and politician, Robert Owen was a foundation councillor of the City of Sydney, as well as a member of both houses of New South Wales Parliament.
