Dictionary of Sydney

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Playfair, Thomas

Butcher, charity worker and politician who campaigned for slum clearance and improved sanitation and water supply for the city. He was also responsible for the establishment of the Homebush saleyards in 1882. He served as Mayor of Sydney in 1885.

Milestone
Born
1832
Arrived Sydney
1859
Died
Sydney
15 Nov 1893
Buried
16 Nov 1893
Name
Birth
Playfair, John Thomas
Commemorated by
Alternate
Playfair, Tom
Occupation
Position
1875 - 1893
1885
02 Feb 1889 - 06 Jun 1891