Stuart, Sir Alexander, 1824 – 1886

Sir Alexander Stuart (1824-1866), merchant and parliamentarian, was born at Edinburgh, Scotland, and having worked for a merchant in Scotland arrived in Sydney in 1851. In 1852 Stuart joined the Bank of New South Wales. By 1855 he joined R. Towns & Co. and became prominent in commercial circles.

Stuart was elected a member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for the seats of East Sydney (1874-1879) and Illawarra (1880-1885). He was a member of the NSW Legislative Council (1885-1886). Stuart was appointed Colonial Treasurer (1876-1877) and Premier and Colonial Secretary (1883-1885).