John Palmer (mayor)

John Palmer
Born(1825-06-12)12 June 1825
Birr, County Offaly, Ireland
Died24 November 1870(1870-11-24) (aged 45)
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Burial placeSouth Rockhampton Cemetery
OccupationsBusinessman, politician
Known forElected first mayor of Rockhampton; owned one of the first businesses in Rockhampton
RelativesHenry Palmer (brother)
Mayor of Rockhampton
In office
1861–1862

John Palmer (12 June 1825 – 24 November 1870) was an Australian businessman and politician.

He is most notable for being the first mayor of the regional Australian city of Rockhampton.

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