John Ince (Australian politician)
John Ince (c.1831 – 14 May 1897), was an Australian politician, member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.[1]
Ince was born in Ballynotan, Queen's County, Ireland, son of Robert Ince and his wife Mary, née Barrett.[1] He arrived in Melbourne around 1854, and established a provision store in Geelong, Victoria, circa 1857. Later Ince became a stock dealer. He was a Councillor for West Geelong 1875 to 1878, 1881 to 1890; and was mayor 1884 to 1885 and 1888 to 1889.[1] Ince was member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Barwon from December 1877 to February 1880.[1]
Ince died in Geelong on 14 May 1897.
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Ince, John". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
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