Kerr, William, 1812-1859

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Born in Scotland, migrated to Sydney, 1839. Journalist who was instrumental in establishing the Port Phillip Herald and became Town Clerk of Melbourne, 1851.

From the description of Papers. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225764652

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associatedWith Australasian League corporateBody
associatedWith Colonial Bank of Australasia corporateBody
correspondedWith Lang, John Dunmore, 1799-1878 person
associatedWith Melbourne & Hobson's Bay Railway Company corporateBody
correspondedWith Nish, William person
associatedWith Scotch Association corporateBody
associatedWith Wentworth, W. C. (William Charles), 1790-1872 person
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Melbourne (Vic.)
Australia--Melbourne (Vic.)
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Journalists
Town clerks
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Birth 1812

Death 1859-05-25

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English

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