John Robertson John Robertson i(A61945 works by) (a.k.a. Sir John Robertson)
Born: Established: 15 Oct 1816 London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 8 May 1891 Watsons Bay, Sydney Eastern Harbourside, Sydney Eastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1822
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Sir John Robertson was a one-time New South Wales Premier and Secretary for Lands, and was one of the foremost Australian political figures of his day. He became widely acclaimed for his 1861 Land Acts, which enabled free selection before survey.

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