About David Allison
Lived 1865 – 1928 (aged 62). David Allison was an Australian politician, farmer and shopkeeper.
David Allison (23 July 1865 – 27 June 1928) was an Australian politician.
He was born at Coomoora near Daylesford to farmer David Allison and Alison Duff. He was a pioneer at Watchupga, where he ran a general store and had wheat and grazing lands. Around 1895 he married Harriett Sophia Pickering, with whom he had six children. From 1907 to 1922 he served on Birchip Shire Council, with a term as president in 1918–19. Allison served until his retirement in 1927, and died the following year in Hawthorn.
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Who was David Allison?
Australian politician (1865-1928)
When was David Allison born?
David Allison was born on 23 July 1865 in Coomoora.
When did David Allison die?
David Allison died on 27 June 1928 in Hawthorn.
What was David Allison's occupation?
David Allison was a politician, farmer and shopkeeper.
What nationality was David Allison?
David Allison was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Allison (Australian politician)
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