French, Acheson, 1812-1870.

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Acheson Jeremiah French (a.k.a. Ffrench) was the first Police Magistrate for the Hamilton district from 1840 to 1847. He lived at 'Monivae', a two-storey bluestone mansion located just off Ballarat Road, which was built c. 1878. After retirement he concentrated on pastoral interests, and was killed in a diving accident at St. Kilda in 1870.

From the description of Letter book and day book, 1896-1910. 1841-1862. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225078130

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referencedIn Shennan, M. Rosalyn. Correspondence with Ngaire von Sturmer. Libraries Australia
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Australia--Victoria
Victoria
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Aboriginal Australians
Education
Pastoral industry
Police
Police magistrates
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Birth 1812

Death 1870

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