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Maurice Alexander (Australian politician)

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Maurice Alexander
Member of the
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
from Goulburn
In office
1861–1872
Preceded byCharles Walsh
Succeeded byWilliam Teece
Personal details
Born1820
London, England
Died27 January 1874 (aged 53–54)
Sydney, Australia

Maurice Alexander (1820 – 27 January 1874) was an English-born Australian politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1861 to 1872.

Background

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He was born in London to merchant Isaac Alexander and Susan Levy. He migrated to Sydney in 1834 and became a merchant. He also owned property at Goulburn. In 1857 he married Isabella Levey. In 1861 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Goulburn, serving until his defeat in 1872.

Alexander died in Sydney on 27 January 1874.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Mr Maurice Alexander (1820-1874)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 27 April 2019.

 

New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Member for Goulburn
1861–1872
Succeeded by