Cole, George Ward, 1793-1879

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Officer in Royal Navy. In 1840 settled in Melbourne as a merchant, 1841 built Cole's Wharf on Yarra River. In 1851 built first screw steamer, City of Melbourne. Member of Victorian Legislative Council 1853-1856, 1859-1879.

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225771289

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Birth 1793-11-15

Death 1879-04-26

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