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Daniel Livingston
Daniel Livingston (12 October 1840 – 30 September 1888) was a carpenter, storekeeper and, briefly, politician in colonial South Australia. He was born in Paisley, Scotland, and was educated at the Parish school of Rullchatthiam, Argyllshire. He arrived in South Australia in September 1867, and worked as a carpenter in Milang, South Australia, Milang, then opened a store at Belvidere, near Strathalbyn, South Australia, Strathalbyn, later moved to Laura, South Australia, Laura. He settled on Yorke Peninsula, where he purchased a business, and served as a councillor for the Yorketown Corporation. Around 1882 he moved to the South-East and set up in business in Millicent, South Australia, Millicent. He was elected to the seat of Electoral district of Victoria, Victoria in the South Australian House of Assembly and served from April 1887, but with the advance of his terminal illness was granted leave of absence on 14 August 1888 and died the following month. He was universally like ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paisley, Scotland
Paisley ( ; ; ) is a large town situated in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Located north of the Gleniffer Braes, the town borders the city of Glasgow to the east, and straddles the banks of the White Cart Water, a tributary of the River Clyde. It serves as the administrative centre for the Renfrewshire council areas of Scotland, council area, and is the largest town in the counties of Scotland, historic county of the Renfrewshire (historic), same name. It is often cited as "Scotland's largest town" and is the List of towns and cities in Scotland by population, fifth largest settlement in the country, although it does not have city status. The town became prominent in the 12th century, with the establishment of Paisley Abbey, an important religious hub which formerly had control over other local churches. Paisley expanded significantly during the Industrial Revolution as a result of its location beside White Cart Water, with access to the Clyde and nearby ore, mineral and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
