Edward Dillon
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| Edward Dillon JP | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1832 Cork, Ireland[1] |
| Died |
1923 (aged 90–91) St Benedict's Hospital, Malvern[2] |
| Burial place | Boroondara General Cemetery, Kew |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Religion | Roman Catholic[3] |
Edward Dillon was a councillor for South Ward, City of Camberwell and the Shire of Boroondara for 48 years. He was elected president five times, as well as serving in a number of other public offices.
Career
Dillon served in many capacities in public life across a wide range of government agencies and organisations.
Death
Edward Dillon died on Sunday 5 August 1923 at the age of 91.[2]
Legacy
Dillon Grove in Glen Iris is named for him.
References
- ↑ Dillon, Paul (2015) 'Edward Dillon, the Forgotten Boroondara Warrior of Bench, Bank and Borough'. Melbourne: Dillon.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Advocate. 'Mr Edward Dillon'. 9 August 1923, pg.16. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/171252485, accessed: 9 July 2016
- ↑ Kew Cemetery Grave Lookup. 'Dillon, Edward'. http://www.kewcemetery.com.au/ShowGrave.aspx?ServiceID=48347, accessed: 9 July 2016
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