Dictionary of Sydney

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Eagar, Geoffrey

Progressive accountant and later banker who resigned to pursue his liberal political ideas. He was a keen advocate of land reform, compulsory and secular education, and measures to counter political corruption.

Milestone
Born
Sydney
17 Feb 1818
Died
Glebe
12 Sep 1891
Buried
14 Sep 1891
Occupation
Position
1854 - 1859
1858 - 1861
14 Sep 1859 - 23 Nov 1860
08 Jan 1863 - 15 Nov 1869