Sutherland, John

Builder, land speculator and politician who advocated improved working conditions and encouraged local manufactures by opposing overseas contracts.

Milestones
Born
Wick, Caithness, Scotland
16 Feb 1816
Arrived Sydney
1838
Relationships
Parent of
Sutherland, Mary L
Spouse
Sutherland, Mary
Occupations
Builder
Politician
Positions
Member
Benevolent Society of New South Wales
Member
Grand United Order of Oddfellows
Member
Foresters Friendly Society
President
Australian Mutual Fire Insurance Society
Vice-president
Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts
Vice-president
Highland Society of New South Wales
Councillor
City of Sydney Council
30 Apr 1857
-
30 Nov 1868
Member
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
6 Dec 1860
-
23 Jun 1889
Mayor
City of Sydney Council
1861
Councillor
City of Sydney Council
1 Dec 1871
-
1872
President
Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts
1881
-
1882

Sutherland, John

by Terri McCormack, 2010

 

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A carpenter by trade, John Sutherland became a local politician, mayor and parliamentarian.
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