L. O. Martin and Sons aggregated collection of records

fonds

1896-1974

9661405

773 boxes, 5 outsize boxes and 15 volumes

Lewis Ormsby Martin (1870–1944) came with his parents to New South Wales from Ireland at an early age and was privately educated by a tutor, W. Compton. In 1889 he was articled to C. Way, and matriculated at the University of Sydney (B.A., 1893; LL.B., 1895). Transferred to C. R. A. Smith in 1893 he was admitted as a solicitor on 1 June 1895. He set up practice in Taree, sat on council and served as Mayor in 1911-13 and again in 1920-21. Elected to the NSW Legislative Assembley for Oxley in 1927, he became a spokesman for rural producers, continuing to represent their interests until losing his seat in 1941.
The Martins lived in style at Ormsby House, near Taree, often entertaining distinguished guests. His wife, Lucy was 'famed as a hostess'. Of small build, Martin was quick witted and well suited to public affairs. From 1936 he practised in partnership with two of his sons. Survived by his wife, seven sons and only daughter, he died at Taree on 17 April 1944
Reference: Australian Dictionary of Biography

COLLECTION 1:
L. O. Martin and Sons records

COLLECTION 2:
Collection 2: L. O. Martin and Sons further legal records, 1890-1973

COLLECTION 3:
L. O. Martin and Sons further records, ca. 1905-1942

COLLECTION 4:
L. O. Martin and Sons further records

COLLECTION 5:
L. O. Martin and Sons further records

COLLECTION 6:
L. O. Martin and Sons further records, 1840-1943