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He stood successfully in 1855 for the seat of East Torrens<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49294449 The Elections] ''South Australian Register'' 28 September 1855 p.2 accessed 15 November 2011</ref> in the original [[South Australian Legislative Council|Legislative Council]] (when one-third of members was nominated by the South Australian Company) and he took part in the framing the Constitution, then in [[1857 South Australian colonial election]] stood successfully for the [[South Australian House of Assembly|House of Assembly]] seat of [[Electoral district of Port Adelaide|Port Adelaide]].<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49765618 House of Assembly] ''South Australian Register'' 23 March 1857 p.2 accessed 15 November 2011</ref> He supported [[Torrens Title]] and served as [[Treasurer of South Australia]] from 1 September to 30 September 1857, and was complimented for his Budget speech. On 24 September 1858 be resigned his seat to visit England, in the hope of a recovery from his chronic health complaints<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49782897 Election for Port Adelaide] ''South Australian Register'' 23 September 1858 p.2 accessed 15 November 2011</ref> but he did later stand (unsuccessfully) for a seat in the House of Assembly.<ref name=obit1/> He supported independence of [[Separation of church and state|Church and State]], opposed State aid to non-government schools, and was described as "[[Ritualism|anti-Ritualist]]".<ref name=obit2/> |
He stood successfully in 1855 for the seat of East Torrens<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49294449 The Elections] ''South Australian Register'' 28 September 1855 p.2 accessed 15 November 2011</ref> in the original [[South Australian Legislative Council|Legislative Council]] (when one-third of members was nominated by the South Australian Company) and he took part in the framing the Constitution, then in [[1857 South Australian colonial election]] stood successfully for the [[South Australian House of Assembly|House of Assembly]] seat of [[Electoral district of Port Adelaide|Port Adelaide]].<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49765618 House of Assembly] ''South Australian Register'' 23 March 1857 p.2 accessed 15 November 2011</ref> He supported [[Torrens Title]] and served as [[Treasurer of South Australia]] from 1 September to 30 September 1857, and was complimented for his Budget speech. On 24 September 1858 be resigned his seat to visit England, in the hope of a recovery from his chronic health complaints<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49782897 Election for Port Adelaide] ''South Australian Register'' 23 September 1858 p.2 accessed 15 November 2011</ref> but he did later stand (unsuccessfully) for a seat in the House of Assembly.<ref name=obit1/> He supported independence of [[Separation of church and state|Church and State]], opposed State aid to non-government schools, and was described as "[[Ritualism|anti-Ritualist]]".<ref name=obit2/> |
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He spent the years 1860 to 1878 in [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]] farming, but lost his money when [[pleuro-pneumonia]] wiped out most of his herd and returned to Adelaide. He had for years suffered from gout and serious recurrent headaches, for which the medical profession could do little. His last few weeks were spent holidaying at [[Point Lonsdale]], a popular resort in [[Hobson's Bay]], in the hope of some respite. On the fatal day he went for a swim and was never seen again, nor was his body ever recovered. He was believed to have suffered a stroke or cramp and was carried out to sea |
He spent the years 1860 to 1878 in [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]] farming, but lost his money when [[pleuro-pneumonia]] wiped out most of his herd and returned to Adelaide. He had for years suffered from gout and serious recurrent headaches, for which the medical profession could do little. His last few weeks were spent holidaying at [[Point Lonsdale]], a popular resort in [[Hobson's Bay]], in the hope of some respite. On the fatal day he went for a swim and was never seen again, nor was his body ever recovered. He was believed to have suffered a stroke or cramp and was carried out to sea.<ref name=obit2/> |
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Revision as of 04:01, 8 November 2022
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| Born | July 1817 Kentish Town, London, England |
| Died | 25 March 1881 Hobson's Bay, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Grazier, developer and politician |
J. B. Hughes (John Bristow Hughes; July 1817 – 25 March 1881) was a grazier, developer and politician in the early days of the Colony of South Australia.
Life
Born in Kentish Town, London, in July. 1817, he was employed at the age of 13 in the office of a merchant who sent him to Calcutta where his health was badly affected. John and his brother Herbert Bristow Hughes came to South Australia in 1840 by way of Tasmania.[1] By August 1841 he was running a sheep-station on the River Gilbert with between 3,000 and 5,000 sheep. He expanded northwards,[2] then sold his run at a substantial profit. His next venture was into real estate, with housing in Woodville; successful enough to donate land for the Anglican Church. Perhaps he also made a substantial contribution to the building.[1]
He was heavily involved around 1849 in the foundation of St. Peter's College, a cause that was close to his heart the rest of his life - the "Letters" page of the South Australian Register frequently bore his missives complaining of mis-management or lack of vision.[2]
He stood successfully in 1855 for the seat of East Torrens[3] in the original Legislative Council (when one-third of members was nominated by the South Australian Company) and he took part in the framing the Constitution, then in 1857 South Australian colonial election stood successfully for the House of Assembly seat of Port Adelaide.[4] He supported Torrens Title and served as Treasurer of South Australia from 1 September to 30 September 1857, and was complimented for his Budget speech. On 24 September 1858 be resigned his seat to visit England, in the hope of a recovery from his chronic health complaints[5] but he did later stand (unsuccessfully) for a seat in the House of Assembly.[1] He supported independence of Church and State, opposed State aid to non-government schools, and was described as "anti-Ritualist".[2]
He spent the years 1860 to 1878 in Victoria farming, but lost his money when pleuro-pneumonia wiped out most of his herd and returned to Adelaide. He had for years suffered from gout and serious recurrent headaches, for which the medical profession could do little. His last few weeks were spent holidaying at Point Lonsdale, a popular resort in Hobson's Bay, in the hope of some respite. On the fatal day he went for a swim and was never seen again, nor was his body ever recovered. He was believed to have suffered a stroke or cramp and was carried out to sea.[2]
Family
On 6 January 1847, at Trinity Church, Adelaide, Hughes married Margaret Bartley ( – 29 June 1881), daughter of solicitor William Bartley. Their children included:
- Walter Bristow Hughes ( – 28 October 1909) founded Booyoolie and Bundaleer Stations, died after gun accident.
- Maria Julia Hughes (23 November 1851 – 12 June 1935) pioneer of Booyoolie and Bundaleer stations
- Margaret Hughes (8 June 1859 – ) born in Liverpool, married William Bell Squires ( – 1895) on 27 April 1893
- John Bristow Hughes (1860 – ) married Edith Mary Mann (c. 1865 – 28 January 1946) in 1892
- Wilfrid John Mann Hughes (30 April 1895 – April 1918) killed in action
- youngest daughter Sarah Eleanora Hughes ( – 24 October 1940) married Cecil Henry Norton ( – ) on 23 December 1897
- William Herbert Hughes (30 May 1868 – )
See also
References
- ^ a b c Death of John Bristow Hughes South Australian Advertiser 28 March 1881 p.4 accessed 14 November 2011
- ^ a b c d Death of Mr. J. B. Hughes South Australian Register 26 March 1881 p.4 accessed 14 November 2011
- ^ The Elections South Australian Register 28 September 1855 p.2 accessed 15 November 2011
- ^ House of Assembly South Australian Register 23 March 1857 p.2 accessed 15 November 2011
- ^ Election for Port Adelaide South Australian Register 23 September 1858 p.2 accessed 15 November 2011
