John See Politician

Sir John See, KCMG (14 October 1844 – 31 January 1907) was a member of the New South Wales Legislature from 26 November 1880 to 15 June 1901, and was then Premier of New South Wales from 1901 to 1904.See was a self-made man of strong character, an excellent business man and a sound politician. He was well regarded by both sides of politics, for Labour politicians remembered that during his administration the establishment of the State clothing factory had a great influence in abolishing sweating, and that women's suffrage was also introduced.

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John See
Birth dateOctober 14, 1844
Birth place
Huntingdonshire , Yelling
Date of deathJanuary 31, 1907
Place of death
Randwick New South Wales

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Office holder

officePremier of New South Wales
region
Electoral district of Grafton
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