John Marks (Australian politician)
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John Marks | |
|---|---|
| Vice-President of the Executive Council | |
| In office 14 January 1878 – 20 December 1878 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Docker |
| Succeeded by | John Robertson |
| Representative of the Government in the Legislative Council | |
| In office 14 January 1878 – 20 December 1878 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Docker |
| Succeeded by | John Robertson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 November 1827 |
| Died | 3 March 1885 (aged 57) |
John Marks (24 November 1827 – 3 March 1885) was an Australian farmer and politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council between 1878 and 1885. He was also a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for two terms from 1856 until 1859.[1]
Marks was the son of an Irish farmer who emigrated, with his family, to the Illawarra district when Marks was a few months old.[1] After an elementary education in Sydney he became a successful farmer in Jamberoo[1] near Kiama. By 1860, Marks had acquired substantial property in Sydney and had become independently wealthy. He was an alderman on Kiama Municipal Council between 1868 and 1874 and was the Mayor in 1870. Marks was also involved in numerous local organisations including the Presbyterian Church, Aboriginal Protection Board and Agricultural Society.[2] He was a nephew of Samuel Charles who was also a Mayor of Kiama and a member of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.[3]
