Austin Chapman Politician

Sir Austin Chapman KCMG (10 July 1864 – 12 January 1926), Australian politician, was a member of several early federal ministries. He was born in Bong Bong near Bowral, New South Wales and educated at Marulan Public School and was apprenticed as a saddler at an early age. In about 1884 he went into business as a publican, storekeeper and auctioneer in Queanbeyan, and later became an investor and company director.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 10, 1864
Birth place	New South Wales , Bong Bong New South Wales , Bowral
Nationality	Australians
Date of death	January 12, 1926
Place of death	New South Wales , Sydney
Children	John Chapman (general)