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William Lithgow (auditor-general)

William Lithgow (auditor-general)

Australian politician

William Lithgow (1 January 1784 – 11 June 1864)[1][2] was educated at the University of Edinburgh, graduating as a Licentiate of the Church of Scotland. He was the Auditor-General of the colony of New South Wales in Australia.[1]

Quick Facts Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Auditor-General of Colonial Accounts in New South Wales ...

Lithgow was born in Scotland. He was an appointed member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 30 January 1829 to 30 April 1852. He was Auditor-General from 8 November 1824 to 30 April 1852.[2]

Lithgow died in St Leonards, New South Wales on 11 June 1864.[2]

Legacy

The city of Lithgow in New South Wales was named in honour of William Lithgow by his friend, Surveyor-General John Oxley.

References

  1. [1]
    Horton, Allan. "Lithgow, William (1784–1864)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Mr William Lithgow (1784-1864)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 17 April 2019.


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