Orlando Fenwick
Orland Fenwick (1822 – 9 December 1897[1]) was Mayor of Melbourne from 1871–1872, after having joined the council in 1865.[2] Born in Gravesend, Kent in England, Fenwick immigrated to Victoria in November 1852,[2] where he ran a retail and wholesale drapery business.[3] Following his term as mayor, he remained on the city council until his death.
Orlando Fenwick | |
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| 27th Mayor of Melbourne | |
| In office 1871–1872 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas McPherson |
| Succeeded by | Thomas O'Grady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1822 Gravesend, Kent |
| Died | 9 December 1897 Melbourne, Victoria |
References
- "DEATH OF COUNCILLOR FENWICK". The Argus. Melbourne: National Library of Australia. 10 December 1897. p. 6. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- Street names of Carlton and North Carlton
- Browsing by theme 'Fenwick Brothers, Drapers, Melbourne, Victoria' – Museum Victoria
| Preceded by Thomas McPherson |
Mayor of Melbourne 1871–1872 |
Succeeded by Thomas O'Grady |
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