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Wilshire, James Robert

Sydney-born tanner and politician who advocated an end to transportation and the establishment of responsible government. He was elected Sydney's second Mayor in 1843.

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Born
Sydney
29 Jul 1809
Died
Potts Point
19 Aug 1860
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1843 - 1844
01 Jan 1855 - 29 Feb 1856
13 Mar 1856 - 19 Dec 1857
24 Mar 1858 - 30 Aug 1860
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Wilshire, James Robert

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Sydney's second mayor was a prosperous tanner with radical views.