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Edwin Derrington

1830 – 1899

Australian politician

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About Edwin Derrington

Lived 1830 – 1899 (aged 69). Edwin Derrington was a British politician, journalist, businessperson, civil servant, newspaper editor and newspaper proprietor.

Edwin Henry Derrington (1 July 1830 – 14 October 1899) was a journalist and politician in colonial South Australia.

Early life Derrington was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, the first son and fourth child of Edwin Derrington, a Dissenting minister, and his wife Susannah, née Buggins. and served as Commissioner of Crown Lands in the Henry Ayers Ministry from 22 January to 4 March 1872. Although Chief Justice Way appeared to consider Derrington guilty, the trial ended without the jury reaching agreement.

He was forced to resign his House of Assembly seat after a series of financial problems. He unsuccessfully contested the seat of Gumeracha in 1887.

He died on 14 October 1899; contemporary obituaries were described by his biographer as sincere, in recognition of the energy and enthusiasm he had brought to public causes in the colony.

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Member of the South Australian House of Assembly, Minister of Lands
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Edwin Henry Derrington

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edwin Derrington?

Australian politician

When was Edwin Derrington born?

Edwin Derrington was born on 1 July 1830 in Birmingham.

When did Edwin Derrington die?

Edwin Derrington died on 14 October 1899 in Australia.

What was Edwin Derrington's occupation?

Edwin Derrington was a politician, journalist, businessperson, civil servant, newspaper editor and newspaper proprietor.

What nationality was Edwin Derrington?

Edwin Derrington was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edwin Derrington

· Wikidata: Q16198619

· DBpedia: Edwin Derrington

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