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Augustine Stow

1833 – 1903

Public servant and politician in South Australia

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Lived 1833 – 1903 (aged 69). Augustine Stow was an Australian and British politician, civil servant, court clerk and justice of the peace.

Augustine Stow, J.P., (3 August 1833 – 29 May 1903) was a politician in colonial South Australia, member of the South Australian House of Assembly for West Torrens from November 1862 to 1864, and for Flinders from October 1866 to 1868. resigning in September 1871. Stow was Chief Secretary in Henry Strangways' Ministry for 18 days in May 1870. In 1877 he entered the Government service, and in April 1884 was appointed Registrar of Probates, and Chief Clerk in the Supreme Court. He was also Commissioner of Inland Revenue without salary.

Stow was a member of the board of governors of the Art Gallery, Public Library and Museum. Stow died on 29 May 1903 at Unley, Adelaide, South Australia.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly, Member of the South Australian Legislative Council, Chief Secretary of South Australia
Employers
Supreme Court of South Australia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Augustine Stow?

public servant and politician in South Australia (1833-1903)

When was Augustine Stow born?

Augustine Stow was born on 3 August 1833 in Halstead.

When did Augustine Stow die?

Augustine Stow died on 29 May 1903 in Unley.

What was Augustine Stow's occupation?

Augustine Stow was a politician, civil servant, court clerk and justice of the peace.

What nationality was Augustine Stow?

Augustine Stow was Australian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Augustine Stow

· Wikidata: Q15214017

· DBpedia: Augustine Stow

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