Garland, John, 1862 – 1921

Biographical notes

John Garland (1862-1921), barrister and parliamentarian, was born at Scotland, son of Robert and Isabella Garland. He was educated in Scotland graduating from the University of Edinburgh with a Bachelor of Laws in 1886. Garland travelled to Australia in 1887 and was admitted to the NSW Bar in 1888.He was appointed King's Counsel in 1910.

Garland was elected a member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for the seats of Woollahra (1898-1901) and Tamworth (1903-1904). He was appointed to the NSW Legislative Assembly (1908-1921) by Sir Charles Wade. He was appointed Minister of Justice and Solicitor General (1909-1910, 1916-1919) and Attorney General (1919-1920). [ref:ADB 8]

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Electorates

  • Member of Legislative Assembly
    Woollahra, 1898 - 1901
  • Member of Legislative Assembly
    Tamworth, 1903 - 1904
  • Member of Legislative Council
    1908 - 1921

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