Norman McLeod (Australian politician)
John Norman McLeod, often known as Norman McLeod (8 October 1816 – 18 April 1886)[1] was a pastoralist and politician in colonial Victoria, a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.[1]
McLeod was born in Durham, England, son of Donald McLeod and Catherine McLean.[2] McLeod emigrated to Van Diemen's Land 1820[1] and moved to Indented Head in the Port Phillip District (later to become the colony of Victoria) in July 1837.[2]
In April 1859, McLeod was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Portland,[1] a position he held until resigning in September 1860.[1]
McLeod's son Donald Norman McLeod also represented Portland in the Assembly.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "McLeod, (John) Norman". re-member: a database of all Victorian MPs since 1851. Parliament of Victoria.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "John Norman McLEOD 1816-1886 [M.L.A.]". Glenelg & Wannon Settlers & Settlement. 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ "McLeod, Donald Norman". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
| Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Daniel Hughes John Findlay |
Member for Portland April 1859 – September 1860 With: Hugh Childers 1856–57 John Findlay 1857–59 |
Succeeded by William Haines |