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William Holborow

1841 – 1917

Politician in New South Wales, Australia

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About William Holborow

Lived 1841 – 1917 (aged 75). William Holborow was an Australian politician, shopkeeper and military officer.

William Hillier Holborow (23 December 1841 – 10 July 1917) was an Australian politician.

Early life He was born in Sydney to linen draper Daniel Holborow and his wife Mary. He was educated privately and became a storekeeper at Richmond. On 27 July 1864 he married Amelia Town; they had ten children. He formed the Richmond Volunteer Rifles as a lieutenant in 1870, becoming a captain in 1871, a lieutenant colonel in 1881 and a colonel in 1896. he was mayor from 1874, to 1875. He was again elected mayor in 1878, 1879, and 1880.

In 1880 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Argyle. A Free Trader, he held his seat until his retirement in 1894. He was one of the commissioners for New South Wales for the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition in 1888. In 1899 he was appointed to the Legislative Council, where he remained until his death. He did not hold ministerial or parliamentary office.

Honours He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1896, and awarded a Volunteer Officers' Decoration in 1895.

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Positions held
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council
Also known as
William Hillier Holborow

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Holborow?

politician in New South Wales, Australia

When was William Holborow born?

William Holborow was born on 23 December 1841 in Sydney.

When did William Holborow die?

William Holborow died on 10 July 1917 in Croydon.

What was William Holborow's occupation?

William Holborow was a politician, shopkeeper and military officer.

What nationality was William Holborow?

William Holborow was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Holborow

· Wikidata: Q20639214

· DBpedia: William Holborow

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