About Sydney Law
Lived 1856 – 1939 (aged 82). Sydney Law was an Australian politician and businessperson.
Sydney James Law (23 November 1856 – 7 October 1939) was an Australian politician.
Early life Born in Redfern to cabinet maker John Law and Sarah Pollard, he established what would become a highly successful drapery shop in Balmain around 1881. On 4 July 1883 he married Mary Maclean, with whom he had two children.
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Who was Sydney Law?
Australian politician (1856–1939)
When was Sydney Law born?
Sydney Law was born on 23 November 1856.
When did Sydney Law die?
Sydney Law died on 7 October 1939.
What was Sydney Law's occupation?
Sydney Law was a politician and businessperson.
What nationality was Sydney Law?
Sydney Law was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sydney Law. https://biography.guide/sydney-law/
MLA: "Sydney Law." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sydney-law/.
Chicago: "Sydney Law." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sydney-law/.
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