Clarke, William John, Sir, 1831-1897

William John Clarke was a prominent colonist. He was a top stud-breeder, agriculturalist and philanthropist. He was also heavily involved in other areas such as the Freemasons, the Legislative Council and the Colonial Bank of Australia.

From the description of Papers, 1838-1971. 1838-1971. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225134571

William John Clarke was born on 31 March 1831 at Lovely Banks, Tasmania, and died on 15 May 1897. He was a prominent colonist who contributed greatly to all facets of life in Victoria. He was one of Victoria's top stud-breeders, and a philanthropist and agriculturalist. He was also heavily involved in other areas such as the Freemasons, the Legislative Council and the Colonial Bank of Australia. Clarke was a great benefactor and freely gave large sums of money to charitable institutes.

From the description of Annals of the Clarke family. After 1971? (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 224669601

Pastoralist.

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225757011