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Sir John Langdon Bonython [B 11187] • Photograph

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Summary

Sir John Langdon Bonython, 1848-1939. His son and grandson had similar names. John Langdon Bonython (1848-1939) was born in London and was an editor, newspaper proprietor, philanthropist, Australian politician and journalist in South Australia. He retired from newspapers after 65 years service. He was one of seven members elected to the Australian House of Representatives in the 1901 election. At that time South Australia was a single electorate with numerous members. He and his wife Marie Louise Frederica Balthasar had eight children and still found time to donate and support many causes in South Australia and Cornwall. He left a legacy of over 4 million pounds.

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Physical description

Photograph; 24.3 cm x 17.9 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1935

Photographer

Australian National Travel Association

Collection

Part of Portrait Collection

Subject

Bonython, John Langdon, Sir, 1848-1939
Editors -- South Australia
Philanthropists -- South Australia

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Digitisation information

Date

05/01/2006

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,147 x 2,421 pixels (7.6 MP)

Size

22.89 MB

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