John Palmer (mayor)
John Palmer (12 June 1825 – 24 November 1870) was an Australian businessman and politician.
John Palmer | |
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| Born | 12 June 1825 Birr, County Offaly, Ireland |
| Died | 24 November 1870 (aged 45) Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
| Burial place | South Rockhampton Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | businessman, politician |
| Known for | being elected as the first mayor of Rockhampton; owning one of the first businesses in Rockhampton |
| Relatives | Henry Palmer (brother) |
| Mayor of Rockhampton | |
| In office 1861–1862 | |
He is most notable for being the first mayor of the regional Australian city of Rockhampton.
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