About John Miller
Lived 1840 – 1919 (aged 79). John Miller was an Australian and British politician.
John Miller (12 July 1840 – 22 September 1919) was an Australian politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly multi-member seat of Stanley from 1884 to 1885, 1890 to 1893 and 1896 to 1902.
Miller was born in Hindmarsh. He was engaged in farming and grazing in the Hundred of Crystal Brook from 1873. He was a member of the Crystal Brook School Board of Advice and a longtime member of the Farmers' Association, serving as president for three years. In 1882 he stood, unsuccessfully, for a seat on the Legislative Council, then stood successfully for Stanley in 1884, but retired a year later for a seat on the Pastoral Board.
He was president of the Advisory Board of Agriculture from 1905 to 1907.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Miller?
Australian politician (1840-1919)
When was John Miller born?
John Miller was born on 12 July 1840.
When did John Miller die?
John Miller died on 22 September 1919.
What was John Miller's occupation?
John Miller was a politician.
What nationality was John Miller?
John Miller was Australian and British.
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· DBpedia: John Miller (South Australian politician)
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