Alexander Thomson Alexander Thomson i(A135672 works by)
Born: Established: 1800 Aberdeen,
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Scotland,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 1 Jan 1866 Geelong area, Geelong - Terang - Lake Bolac area, Victoria,
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1831
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Alexander Thomson was a medical practitioner, pastoralist, staunch Presbyterian and civic leader. Unlike many other squatters, Thomson opposed convict transportation and Irish immigration. Thomson was first mayor of Geelong.

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  • See also the full Australian Dictionary of Biography Online entry for Alexander Thomson.
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