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Mr William George PENNINGTON

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Member of the NSW Legislative Council 24 Mar 1858 14 Jun 1859 1 year 2 months 22 days First (Quinquennial) Appointments under the Constitution Act. Date of Writ of Summons 23 March 1858.
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Lawyer (solicitor). Qualified as a solicitor in Britain, where he practised for nearly 10 years. Arrived in New South Wales in 1849 and practised as a solicitor. Worked as a law reporter and by 1853 was writing 3 leading artlicles a week. In 1863 was Secretary , Court of Claims. Was 2nd examiner of titles with Land Titles Office from 1867 until 1868. Secretary to Floral and Horticultural Society by 1851; treasurer and solicitor to Sydney Mechanics School of Arts by 1855; trustee of Victoria Club in 1858.
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The Parliament of New South Wales acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of all Aboriginal people, and pays respects to all Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the Parliament of New South Wales stands.