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1860
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"TO MR DARVALL Esq - We the undersigned electors of the Hawkesbury, impressed with a due sense of the honesty, talent, and ability which you have always evinced in the representation of our district, in Parliament, beg to request that you will allow yourself again to be placed in nomination for the Hawkesbury in the ensuing Parliament; and in the event of your so doing, we pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to secure your return.
(171 signatures) To R. W. Cobcroft, Esq , and the Electors who have signed the above Requisition. GENTLEMAN-The renewed expression of your confidence is deeply gratifying to me. However reluctant to involve my friends and my esteemed colleague in a contest with a former supporter, I cannot allow any personal considerations to interfere with my duty to yon. My best services are at your disposal, and if elected I trust that my efforts to facilitate the purchase of land, without unreasonable conditions, and to secure economical, just and liberal government, will not be fruitless. I remain, Gentlemen, Yours very faithfully, JOHN BAYLEY DARVALL Notes: Sir John Bayley Darvall 1809-1883 was a barrister and politician, who arrived from England on the “Abberton” in 1839. His parents and siblings arrived the following year. He was admitted to the bar in 1839 and also had interests in the pastoral and finance industry. In 1844 he was a Member of the NSW Legislative Council but he resigned in 1848. He was then elected as the Member for Cumberland serving between 1851-1856. He was also a member of the Legislative Assembly between 1856 and 1865. Darvall was involved in various businesses and organisations including the Australian Joint Stock Bank, Sydney Chamber of Commerce and Australian Club. He also served as Solicitor-General and Attorney-General. Darvall resigned in 1865 and departed for England and he returned to the law. He was awarded the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, a British order of chivalry, the Companion (C. M.G.) in 1869 and then the Knight Commander (K.C.M.G.) in 1877 for his services to the Commonwealth. Sir Darvall died in 1883 in London. More information Australian Dictionary of Biography online http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A040023b.htm and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Darvall Parliament House biographies http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/PARLMENT/Members.nsf/... |
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