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Frederick Tout

1873 – 1950

Australian politician

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About Frederick Tout

Lived 1873 – 1950 (aged 77). Frederick Tout was an Australian businessperson, politician and solicitor.

Frederick Henry Tout (13 January 1873 – 4 July 1950) was an Australian solicitor, pastoralist, businessman and politician who was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council for 14 years. He was president of the Bank of New South Wales.

Early life Tout was born in Calabash near Young, New South Wales, the son of Samuel Tout, grazier, and Sarah née Kelly.

Career Tout was admitted as a solicitor in 1897 and married in the same year. He practised as a solicitor in Sydney and Boorowa, New South Wales, until 1907. After taking over a part of his father's property he became a successful farmer, grazier and breeder of Aberdeen Angus. He was a member of the Burrangong Shire Council from 1911 to 1922, 1923–1924, and again from 1936 to 1937.

From 1945 until 1950 he was president of the Bank of New South Wales. After the death of his first wife he married again in 1945. Tout was survived by her, and by two sons and a daughter of his first marriage.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Newington College
Positions held
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council
Awards
Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Frederick Henry Tout

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Tout?

Australian politician (1873-1950)

When was Frederick Tout born?

Frederick Tout was born on 13 January 1873 in Colony of New South Wales, Young, New South Wales.

When did Frederick Tout die?

Frederick Tout died on 4 July 1950 in Darlinghurst.

What was Frederick Tout's occupation?

Frederick Tout was a businessperson, politician and solicitor.

What nationality was Frederick Tout?

Frederick Tout was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Tout

· Wikidata: Q5498870

· DBpedia: Frederick Tout

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