Thomas Elder
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Sir Thomas Elder GCMG (5 August 1818 – 6 March 1897) was a Scottish-Australian pastoralist, highly successful businessman, philanthropist, politician, race-horse owner and breeder, and public figure. Amongst many other things, he is notable for introducing camels to Australia.
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Sir Thomas Elder GCMG | |
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Member of the South Australian Legislative Council | |
In office 7 August 1863 – 18 March 1869 | |
In office 4 October 1871 – 1 August 1878[1] | |
Personal details | |
Born | 5 August 1818 Kirkcaldy, Scotland |
Died | 6 March 1897(1897-03-06) (aged 78) Mount Lofty, South Australia |
Relations | William Elder (brother) Alexander Lang Elder (brother) George Elder (brother) Robert Barr Smith (brother-in-law) |
Occupation | pastoralist, businessman, politician |
Known for | importing camels to Australia philanthropy |
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