Winter Warden
Australian politician (1860–1936)
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Winter David Warden (26 November 1860 – 3 June 1936) was an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council for the Nationalist Party of Australia for 17 years.[3]
Winter Warden | |
|---|---|
| Member of New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| In office 17 July 1917 – 22 April 1934[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 November 1860 |
| Died | 3 June 1936 (aged 75) |
| Party | Nationalist |
| Spouse | Margaret Wallace (née Kendall)[2] |
| Relations | Uncle James Warden MLA Brother Colonel Alfred Warden VD |
| Children | 3 daughters and 3 sons |
| Education | Newington College |
| Occupation | Dairy Farmer |
Early life
Warden was born in Ulladulla, New South Wales, the son of David Warden, land and ship building yard owner, and Grace Buchan. His uncle, James Warden, was a Member of the Legislative Assembly.[3] He was one of seven brothers and attended Newington College commencing in 1875 whilst the school was situated at Newington House on the Parramatta River.[4] His younger brother, Colonel Alfred Warden VD (1868 – 1955), was a soldier, military engineer and architect.
Career
After school he became a dairy farmer at Milton, New South Wales. He was chairman of Coastal Farmers' Co-operative Society Limited, a member of the Producers' Distributing Society Limited, a director of Co-operative Insurance Company of Australia Limited, a committee member of Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales and a member of the Milton Agricultural and Horticultural Association.[3]