Edward Mann Clark - papers, ca.1880-1933

MLMSS 298

fonds

ca.1880 - 1933

Textual Records, Clippings, Posters

442509

1 box - 0.18 Meters
Textual Records
Clippings
Posters
Textual Records - (printed)
Textual Records - (typescript)

Edward Mann Clark (1854-1933), timber merchant and parliamentarian, was born at Hobart, Tasmania, son of William and Selina Clark. He was educated at Oldfield's Academy, Hobart, before moving to Sydney on the death of his father. Clark worked for a brick merchant and then for the timber merchants Miller and Harrison, and later Goodlet and Smith. By 1882 he was with Clark and Priestman, timber merchants. He was elected an alderman for East St. Leonards (1884-1890) and alderman for North Sydney (1890-1928). Clark was mayor of North Sydney (1892-1893, 1918-1919). Clark was elected member of the NSW Legislative Assembly in the seats of St. Leonards (1891-1894, 1895-1904, 1907-1910) and Willoughby (1894-1895).

ca.1880-1933; Papers include ms. autobiographical notes; notes; articles; phamphlets; newspaper cuttings; papers concerning North Sydney and Cremorne (Call No.: MLMSS 298)

This collection was listed in 2004 as part of the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in NSW 1856-2006 Project.