Maurice Alexander (Australian politician)
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Maurice Alexander | |
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Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from Goulburn | |
In office 1861โ1872 | |
Preceded by | Charles Walsh |
Succeeded by | William Teece |
Personal details | |
Born | 1820 London, England |
Died | 27 January 1874 (aged 53โ54) Sydney, Australia |
Maurice Alexander (1820 – 27 January 1874) was an English-born Australian politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1861 to 1872.
Background
He was born in London to merchant Isaac Alexander and Susan Levy. He migrated to Sydney in 1834 and became a merchant. He also owned property at Goulburn. In 1857 he married Isabella Levey. In 1861 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Goulburn, serving until his defeat in 1872.
Alexander died in Sydney on 27 January 1874.[1]
References
- ^ "Mr Maurice Alexander (1820-1874)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
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