George Allen - Charter establishing the District Council of Sydney, 24 August 1843, together with copies of related legislation chiefly concerning the creation of electoral districts in New South Wales, 1842-1843

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1842-1843

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George Allen, solicitor and politician, was born in England and arrived in Australia in 1816. He completed his articles under the Government Solicitor, Frederick Garling. Allen was admitted to practice as a solicitor in Sydney in 1822. He was the first solicitor to receive legal training in the colony and was the founder of the oldest legal firm in Australia. From Nov. 1844 to Nov. 1845 Allen was appointed Mayor of Sydney. George Allen was a nominated member of the old Legislative Council from 1845 to 1856. He was a member of the NSW Legislative Council from May 1856 to May 1861 and from June 1861 to November 1877.
Reference: Australian Dictionary of Biography, Vol.1, 1788-1850. Carlton, Vic.: Melbourne University Press, 1966

The charter and legislation are printed and issued from the Governor, George Gipps and E. Deas Thomson. Circular from Colonial Secretary, 12 September 1843, notifying his nomination as one of the first councilor's for the District of Sydney.

Includes: [Map of the] District of Sydney - Boundaries as per Government Gazette [and] Parishes included in the District

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