Isaac Isaacs (mayor)
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Isaac Isaacs | |
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 Isaac Isaacs ca. 1915–1917 | |
| Mayor of the City of Adelaide | |
| In office 4 December 1915 – 30 November 1917 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred Allen Simpson |
| Succeeded by | Charles Richmond Glover |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1858 |
| Died | 16 January 1935 (aged 76) |
| Spouse | Zelinda Rosetta Raphael |
| Parent |
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| Occupation | Land agent |
Isaac Isaacs (1 July 1858 – 16 January 1935) was an Australian businessman who served as Mayor of the City of Adelaide from 4 December 1915[1] to November 1917.[2][3][4]
Isaacs was born in Melbourne, Victoria, the second son of Wolf Isaacs. In 1862[5] his family moved to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he was educated at Christchurch. After "about 25 years' residence in New Zealand", he returned to Victoria.[3][4][6]
Victoria
In Victoria he was elected treasurer for the demonstration to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. In 1889 he was elected grand president for Australasia of the United Ancient Order of Druids; on his retirement from that office he was presented with a gold medal in recognition of 10 years continuous service on the board of directors.[3]
Adelaide
Adelaide City Council membership
Isaac Isaacs was a member of the Adelaide City Council for 30 years. He served as a councillor from 1902 to 1906, alderman from 1907 to 1915, mayor 1915–1917, and alderman again from 1917 to 1933. He also filled the role of chief magistrate during World War I, and was chairman of the Finance Committee for more than 12 years.[3][6]