Unlocking Regional Memory
Biographical entry
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Johnson, Sir Elliot (1862 - ) |
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Sir Elliot Johnson was a scenic artist, telegraphist, seaman (2nd mate), journalist and jack-of-all-trades. Born in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Johnson travelled extensively, even seeing active service in the Chile-Peruvian war. He ultimately settled in Sydney, whence he entered the Australian Federal Parliament as the representative for Lang in 1903. |
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Published by The Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre, 5 April 2004 Prepared by: Acknowledgements Updated: 23 February 2010 http://www.nswera.net.au/biogs/UNE0229b.htm |