John Harvey (Australian politician)

John Harvey
Born(1821-07-22)22 July 1821
Wick, Caithness, Scotland
Died22 June 1899(1899-06-22) (aged 77)
Salisbury, South Australia
Occupationsfarmer, horse breeder and politician
Known forFounder of Salisbury, South Australia
Spouse
Ann Pitman
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(m. 1843)​
Member for Yatala
In office
1857–1860
Serving with Charles Hare then Richard Andrews

John Harvey (22 July 1821 – 22 June 1899) was a farmer, horse breeder and politician in the early days of the colony of South Australia. He is remembered as the founder of the town of Salisbury, South Australia.

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