John Norton Oxley (23 March 1824 – 24 March 1891) was an Australian farmer and politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for one term between 1856 and 1857.[1]
John Norton Oxley | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 March 1824 Kirkham, New South Wales |
| Died | 24 March 1891 (aged 67) Auburn, New South Wales |
Early life edit
Oxley was the eldest son of the noted explorer and colonial surveyor-general, John Oxley. He was educated at The King's School, Parramatta and undertook a grand tour of Europe between 1842 and 1845. On his return to Australia he farmed his father's property "Kirkham Estate" initially growing lucerne but later converting to cereal crops.[1] Together with his brother and fellow parliamentarian, Henry Oxley,[2] he received a government grant of 5,000 acres in the Camden area.[1]
Colonial Parliament edit
In 1856 Oxley was elected unopposed as one of the two members for Western Division of Camden in the first New South Wales Legislative Assembly under responsible government.[3] His parliamentary performance was uninspiring and he did not hold office. He was defeated at the next election in 1858.[4] One further attempt to re-enter parliament in 1859 for the district of Narellan was also unsuccessful.[5]
Spouse edit
Oxley married Ann Lydia (Platt) at Morpeth on 26 May 1851,[6] they had one child before she died at Morpeth NSW 9 September 1852,.[7] He married Harriet Jane (Hassall) at Narellan on 15 February 1854 and had five daughters and three sons.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Mr John Norton Oxley (1824-1891)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ "Mr Henry Molesworth Oxley (1826-1867)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ "The representation of West Camden". The Sydney Morning Herald. 28 March 1856. p. 5. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via Trove.
- ^ "West Camden election". The Sydney Morning Herald. 25 January 1858. p. 5. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via Trove.
- ^ "Narellan election". The Sydney Morning Herald. 30 June 1859. p. 5. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via Trove.
- ^ "Family Notices: marriage". The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser. 28 May 1851. p. 3. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via Trove.
- ^ "Family Notices". The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser. 11 September 1852. p. 3. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via Trove.