John West (writer)
John West (17 January 1809 – 11 December 1873) emigrated from England to Van Diemen's Land in 1838 as a Colonial missionary, and became pastor of an Independent (Congregational) Chapel in Launceston's St. John's Square. He also co-founded The Examiner newspaper in 1842 and was later editor of The Sydney Morning Herald.
The Reverend John West | |
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Engraving of West by John Cochran, n.d. | |
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| Born | 17 January 1809 England |
| Died | 11 December 1873 (aged 64) |
| Religion | Christianity (Congregationalist) |
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