Daily Archives: January 26, 2010

Thos. (Thomas) Jas. (James) Nevin sr, John Perkins jr, and W.R. Giblin

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On or about the 1st December 1874, Thomas J. Nevin pledged his support in the upcoming Hobart Municipal Council elections for Alderman candidate John Perkins Junior Esq. The Mercury newspaper customarily printed these formal pledges as a discursive solicitation by the supporters, and then provided a lengthy list of their names every week until the close of the election. Continue reading

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