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John Dunn Jr

1830 – 1892

South Australian politician

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About John Dunn Jr

Lived 1830 – 1892 (aged 62). John Dunn Jr was a British politician.

John Dunn Jr. (21 January 1830 – 6 February 1892), the son of John Dunn Sr. was brought into the flour milling partnership with his father in 1852, he resigned in 1862 to work as a Wesleyan missionary in Fiji but was forced by ophthalmia to return in 1864. In January 1865 the Sydney Conference removed his right to the title "Reverend", giving health problems as the reason, and against his wishes, and despite a popular petition, he was removed from the Clarendon circuit in 1865. He was later a lay preacher on the Primitive Methodist circuit.

On the retirement of his father in May 1889 was appointed head of the company; sons Frederick Williams Dunn (1863–1946), Alfred Calvert Dunn (1867–1957) and Eustace Alexandria Andrew Dunn (1869–1928) managed the company after his death.

Politics He served as a member of in both houses of the Parliament of South Australia: 9 June 1875 – 10 April 1878 House of Assembly member for Barossa

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly, Member of the South Australian Legislative Council
Also known as
John Dunn Jnr, John Dunn Junior, John Dunn (South Australian politician), John Dunn (Australian politician), John Dunn (politician)

Family & relationships

Parent
John Dunn (miller)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Dunn Jr?

South Australian politician (1830-1892)

When was John Dunn Jr born?

John Dunn Jr was born on 21 January 1830 in Bideford.

When did John Dunn Jr die?

John Dunn Jr died on 6 February 1892 in Port Pirie.

What was John Dunn Jr's occupation?

John Dunn Jr was a politician.

What nationality was John Dunn Jr?

John Dunn Jr was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Dunn Jr

· Wikidata: Q23461740

· DBpedia: John Dunn Jr.

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