John Norton Oxley (23 March 1824 – 24 March 1891) was an Australian farmer and politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for one term between 1856 and 1857.[1]
John Norton Oxley | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 March 1824 Kirkham, New South Wales |
| Died | 24 March 1891 (aged 67) Auburn, New South Wales |
Early life
editOxley was the eldest son of the noted explorer and colonial surveyor-general, John Oxley. He was educated at The King's School, Parramatta and undertook a grand tour of Europe between 1842 and 1845. On his return to Australia he farmed his father's property "Kirkham Estate" initially growing lucerne but later converting to cereal crops.[1] Together with his brother and fellow parliamentarian, Henry Oxley,[2] he received a government grant of 5,000 acres in the Camden area.[1]
Colonial Parliament
editIn 1856 Oxley was elected unopposed as one of the two members for Western Division of Camden in the first New South Wales Legislative Assembly under responsible government.[3] His parliamentary performance was uninspiring and he did not hold office. He was defeated at the next election in 1858.[4] One further attempt to re-enter parliament in 1859 for the district of Narellan was also unsuccessful.[5]
Spouse
editOxley married Ann Lydia (Platt) at Morpeth on 26 May 1851,[6] they had one child before she died at Morpeth NSW 9 September 1852,.[7] He married Harriet Jane (Hassall) at Narellan on 15 February 1854 and had five daughters and three sons.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Mr John Norton Oxley (1824-1891)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ "Mr Henry Molesworth Oxley (1826-1867)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ "The representation of West Camden". The Sydney Morning Herald. 28 March 1856. p. 5. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via Trove.
- ^ "West Camden election". The Sydney Morning Herald. 25 January 1858. p. 5. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via Trove.
- ^ "Narellan election". The Sydney Morning Herald. 30 June 1859. p. 5. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via Trove.
- ^ "Family Notices: marriage". The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser. 28 May 1851. p. 3. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via Trove.
- ^ "Family Notices". The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser. 11 September 1852. p. 3. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via Trove.