John Rundle

John Rundle (1791 – January 1864) was a British Whig politician and businessman.

From 1835 to 1843, he was a Member of Parliament, representing Tavistock in the House of Commons.[1] He was one of the original directors and financiers of the South Australia Company, the company that was formed in London in 1834 to promote the settlement of the colony that was to become South Australia.

Rundle arrived in South Australia at Port Adelaide on 6 February 1840 aboard the Java, after a notorious journey during which between 30 and 50 passengers (the number varying between reports) starved to death.

Rundle Street and subsequently Rundle Mall bear his name. Beehive Corner, at the corner of Rundle Mall and King William Street, was owned by him. The historic building currently on this site was built later, in 1895.

References

  1. ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1989) [1977]. British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 301. ISBN 0-900178-26-4. 

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Charles Richard Fox
Lord Edward Russell
Member of Parliament for Tavistock
1835 – 1843
With: Lord Edward Russell
Hon, Edward Russell
Succeeded by
Sir John Salusbury-Trelawny, Bt
Hon, Edward Russell