Thomson, Alexander, 1800-1866.

Dates:
Birth 1800
Death 1866

Biographical notes:

Medical practitioner and pastoralist. One of the earliest settlers in the Port Phillip district and influential in the early civic development of Geelong. Prominent in separation and anti-transportation movements. Prominent in drafting constitution. MLC (N.S.W.) 1843-1844; MLC (Vic.) 1852-1854; MLA (Vic.) 1857-1859, 1859-1861.

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225770405

Thomson later became Mayor of Geelong and entered Parliament.

From the description of Diary [manuscript]. 1833 Sep. 18-1835 May 13. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222992776

From the description of Diary [manuscript]. 1854 Mar. 25-1854 June 23. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222992846

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Subjects:

  • Ocean travel

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Places:

  • Hobart (Tas.) (as recorded)