Robert Owen (Australian politician)
Robert Owen (8 August 1799 – 25 November 1878)[1] was a politician in colonial New South Wales; a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, and later, the New South Wales Legislative Council.
Early life
Owen was born in Tynemouth, England, and was articled to a solicitor in 1813. On 20 April 1820 he was admitted as a solicitor in England. Owen purchased a small schooner and sailed to Australia.[1] Owen was a member of the New South Wales solicitors firm Carr, Rogers, and Owen.[2]
Politics
Owen was elected to the seat of East Camden in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly on 22 January 1858, he held this position until 3 March 1859.[1] Owen was a District Court Judge. On 8 December 1868, Owen was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council, a position he held until his death on 25 November 1878.[1] Owen represented the John Robertson and Charles Cowper Governments in the Upper House.[3]
References
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| Preceded by | Member for East Camden 22 January 1858 – 3 March 1859 Served alongside: John Marks |
Succeeded by John Hargrave |
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Nominated Member 8 December 1868 – 25 November 1878 |
Succeeded by unknown |
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Owen, Hon. Robert". The Dictionary of Australasian Biography. London: Hutchinson & Co. Wikisource
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