About David Bower
Lived 1819 – 1898 (aged 79). David Bower was a British politician, merchant and carpenter.
David Bower (11 April 1819 – 6 July 1898) was a South Australian colonial merchant, politician and Commissioner of Public Works.
Bower was born at Upper Mill in Saddleworth, Yorkshire. In 1841 he emigrated to the Port Phillip District (now Victoria), and after a varied experience in New Zealand and New South Wales, finally settled in South Australia in 1847, where he established a successful business as a timber merchant at Port Adelaide.
On 1 March 1865 Bower was returned to the South Australian House of Assembly as member for Port Adelaide, a seat he held until 4 April 1870. In 1875 was again elected for Port Adelaide, which he represented until 18 March 1887.
He was elected mayor of Port Adelaide in 1876, serving 1877–1878.
He died 6 July 1898.
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Who was David Bower?
Australian politician (1819-1898)
When was David Bower born?
David Bower was born on 11 April 1819 in Saddleworth.
When did David Bower die?
David Bower died on 6 July 1898.
What was David Bower's occupation?
David Bower was a politician, merchant and carpenter.
What nationality was David Bower?
David Bower was British.
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· DBpedia: David Bower (politician)
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