Adolphus Goldsmith
Adolphus Goldsmith, also known as Adolphe Goldschmidt, (6 May 1798 – 1876) was a politician in colonial Victoria (Australia), a member of the first Victorian Legislative Council.[1]
Goldsmith was born in London, England, the son of Lion Abraham Goldschmidt and Adelaide (Adelheid) Hertz.[1] Goldsmith arrived in Melbourne on 30 June 1841 aboard the Caroline.[1] Goldsmith acquired the pastoral lease for Trawallo (known later as Trewalla - see Trawalla, Victoria) later in 1841. He was appointed a territorial magistrate on 26 March 1844.[1] Goldmith was a member of the Melbourne Club and a friend of Sir Redmond Barry.[1]
Goldsmith was elected to the district of Ripon, Hampden, Grenville and Polwarth in the inaugural Victorian Legislative Council on 6 September 1851.[2] He resigned from the Council in November 1853 and retired to Paris, France, where he died in 1876.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Goldsmith, Adolphus". re-member: a database of all Victorian MPs since 1851. Parliament of Victoria.
- ↑ Labilliere, Francis Peter. Early History of the Colony of Victoria II.
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| New creation | Member for Ripon, Hampden, Grenville & Polwarth 6 September 1851 – November 1853 |
Succeeded by John Thompson Charlton |