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Portrait of Alderman and Mayor James Robert Wilshire, Municipal Council of Sydney, circa 1856

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Unique IDA-00006275SeriesAldermanic Photographs, 1877-1992 [Municipal Council of Sydney / City of Sydney]DateBetween 1st January 1856 and 31st December 1856Date qualifieryear onlyFormatAperture CardDescriptionThis is a portrait of James Robert Wilshire (born 1809, died 1860), Foundation Alderman for Phillip Ward, 1 November 1842 until 13 December 1853 when Council was replaced by City Commissioners. He was a tanner, currier and manufacturer. Wilshire was Mayor in 1843-1844. He was elected MLC for the City of Sydney, 1855-1861. He was a magistrate and a supporter of the Benevolent Society of New South Wales. He was also a trustee of the Savings Bank of New South Wales. He was born on 29 July 1809 and died on 30 August 1860. Australian Dictionary of Biography. Photos: Council Record Series 54/5; Town Hall Collection 88/943; 88/363; and The Early History of the Sydney Municipal Council. See also https://www.sydneyaldermen.com.au/alderman/james-wilshire/LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)

Digitised

Digitised recordYes

Characteristics

Colour depthGrayscaleDimensions35mmImage aspectPortrait

Access

Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)Public access notePlease acknowledge the City of Sydney Archives as the source when using this image: Courtesy City of Sydney Archives.

Identification

Source system ID000\000441Alternative IDNSCA CRS 54/5

Data quality

Authenticity & integrityThis is an official record created by Sydney Municipal Council. The record has been held in the Council’s custody and transferred between its systems, it has a high level of authenticity and data quality.

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CollectionOrganisationSydney City CouncilPositionAldermanPersonWilshire, James RobertBoxCSA117609

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Portrait of Alderman and Mayor James Robert Wilshire, Municipal Council of Sydney, circa 1856