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John Bonython (MP)
John Bonython may refer to: * John Langdon Bonython (1848–1939), Australian editor, philanthropist, politician and journalist, Langdon Bonython * John Lavington Bonython Sir John Lavington Bonython (10 September 1875 – 6 November 1960) was a prominent public figure in Adelaide, known for his work in journalism, business and politics. In association with his father, he became involved in the management of ... (1875–1960), Australian publisher and Lord Mayor of Adelaide, son of Langdon Bonython, a.k.a. Lavington Bonython * John Langdon Bonython (1905–1992), South Australian businessman, grandson of Langdon Bonython, son of Lavington Bonython See also * Bonython (other) {{hndis, Bonython, John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Langdon Bonython
Sir John Langdon Bonython (;Charles Earle Funk, ''What's the Name, Please?'' (Funk & Wagnalls, 1936). 15 October 184822 October 1939) was an Australian editor, newspaper proprietor, philanthropist, journalist and politician who served as a member of the inaugural federal Parliament, and was editing, editor of the Adelaide daily morning broadsheet, ''The Advertiser (Adelaide), The Advertiser'', for 35 years.W. B. PitcherBonython, Sir John Langdon (1848–1939) ''Australian Dictionary of Biography'', Volume 7, Melbourne University Press, 1979, pp 339-341 Early life Bonython was born in London in 1848, the second son of George Langdon Bonython (1820–1909), a carpenter and builder, and Annie MacBain (1824–1906). His siblings were George Langdon Bonython (1845–1921) and Alfred MacBain Bonython (1865–1954). George (senior) was born in Canada to which his parents Thomas Bonython (1787-1860) and Ann (nee Langdon 1800-1897?) had migrated. George was sent b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lavington Bonython
Sir John Lavington Bonython (10 September 1875 – 6 November 1960) was a prominent public figure in Adelaide, known for his work in journalism, business and politics. In association with his father, he became involved in the management of newspapers including '' The Advertiser''; he also served as editor of ''The Saturday Express'' and as a journalist. After ''The Advertiser'' was sold in 1929 and converted to a public company, he became a director, and for a time vice-chairman; an association that continued until his death. In 1901 he began a long association with the Adelaide City Council, serving as Mayor of Adelaide (1911–1913) and later as Lord Mayor of Adelaide (1927–1930). He was knighted in 1935.W. B. PitcherBonython, Sir John Lavington (1875 - 1960) Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 7, Melbourne University Press, 1979, pp 341-342. The now removed Lavington Bonython Fountain on North Terrace was erected in front of the SA Museum in his honour. Biograp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Langdon Bonython (1905–1992)
John Langdon Bonython (13 January 19051992), was a prominent Adelaide businessman. Family Bonython was born into the old Adelaide family Bonython. His grandfather was John Langdon Bonython,W. B. PitcherBonython, Sir John Langdon (1848 - 1939) Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 7, Melbourne University Press, 1979, pp 339-341. and his father was John Lavington Bonython.W. B. PitcherBonython, Sir John Lavington (1875 - 1960) Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 7, Melbourne University Press, 1979, pp 341-342. His mother was Blanche Ada Bray, and he had two sisters, two half-brothers (Warren Bonython and Kym Bonython), and one half-sister. He married Minnie Hope Rutherford in 1926 and they had three children.John Bonython AO (b. 1905) of Santos Oil rootsweb.com |
