John Norton Oxley
Australian politician
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John Norton Oxley (23 March 1824 – 24 March 1891) was an Australian farmer and politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for one term between 1856 and 1857.[1]
John Norton Oxley | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 March 1824 |
| Died | 24 March 1891 (aged 67) |
Early life
Oxley was the eldest son of the noted explorer and colonial surveyor-general, John Oxley. He was educated at The King's School, Parramatta and undertook a grand tour of Europe between 1842 and 1845. On his return to Australia he farmed his father's property "Kirkham Estate" initially growing lucerne but later converting to cereal crops.[1] Together with his brother and fellow parliamentarian, Henry Oxley,[2] he received a government grant of 5,000 acres in the Camden area.[1]
Colonial Parliament
In 1856 Oxley was elected unopposed as one of the two members for Western Division of Camden in the first New South Wales Legislative Assembly under responsible government.[3] His parliamentary performance was uninspiring and he did not hold office. He was defeated at the next election in 1858.[4] One further attempt to re-enter parliament in 1859 for the district of Narellan was also unsuccessful.[5]