Dictionary of Sydney

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Johnston, William Roderick

Pastoralist who migrated to Australia from England when he was 18 years old, first gaining experience in sheep stations in western Sydney before going to Queensland. He became involved in the buying and selling of cattle stations and was successful doing so, so much so that he purchased Clairvaux House back in Sydney.

Milestone
Born
England
1864
Arrived Sydney
1882
Died
Stanmore, Sydney
15 Sep 1935
Buried
16 Sep 1935
Occupation
Property
Owner of
1921 - 1929
Relationship
Spouse
1888 - 15 Sep 1935