John Fairfax | |
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 John Fairfax c. 1861 | |
| Member of Legislative Council of New South Wales | |
| In office 3 November 1874 – 16 June 1877 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 October 1804 Barford, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 16 June 1877 (aged 72) Sydney, Australia |
| Resting place | Rookwood Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Sarah Reading (m. 1827–1875) |
| Children |
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| Residence | Ginahgulla (Bellevue Hill) |
| Occupation |
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| Known for | Development of John Fairfax & Sons media enterprise |
| Board member of | |
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John Fairfax (24 October 1804 – 16 June 1877[1]) was an English-born journalist, company director, politician, librarian and newspaper owner, known for the incorporation of the major newspapers of modern-day Australia.
- ^ Fairfax, James (1972). "John Fairfax (1804–1877)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 25 March 2016.