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Stirling also possessed a good business sense and was a director of well-known companies. In politics he was respected as a man of individuality but not regarded as a first-rate speaker. Stirling found his ideal position as president of the council, admirably carrying out his duties; as the years
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government but this ministry was defeated as soon as the house met. In 1901 Stirling was elected
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on 14 August 1902, after the honour had been announced in the
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He continued his interest in sport all his life, pioneering
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soon afterwards, became a pastoralist, and bred prize
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President of the South Australian Legislative Council
776:"Sir John (Sir Lancelot) Lancelot Stirling KCMG OBE"
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Members of the South Australian Legislative Council
498:in 1872, but never practised. Stirling returned to
827:. No. 36804. London. 26 June 1902. p. 5.
494:Stirling read for the bar and was admitted at the
898:Members of the South Australian House of Assembly
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576:Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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455:(1804â1873) and his wife Harriett,
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447:Stirling was born at
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645:– via Trove.
389:Lawyer, politician
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425:Gumeracha
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