Dictionary of Sydney

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Woods, John

Carrier whose became a prominent community member in Manly and served as Mayor of Sydney in 1865.

Milestone
Born
Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland
1828
Arrived Sydney
1853
Died
Manly
13 Jul 1904
Buried
14 Jul 1909
Occupation
Position
01 Dec 1860 - 01 Dec 1872
1865
1876 - 1882
Feb 1877
1882
1883
Property
Owner of
Owner of
Owner of
1880
Owner of
1904
Relationship
Business partner
Spouse
1853 - 1904

Woods, John

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A businessman who became Mayor of Sydney in 1865, John Woods was also important in the development of the Manly area after moving to Fairlight in 1880.