Orlando Fenwick
27th Mayor of Melbourne
In office
1871–1872
Preceded byThomas McPherson
Succeeded byThomas O'Grady
Personal details
Born1822
Gravesend, Kent
Died9 December 1897
Melbourne, Victoria

Orland Fenwick (1822 – 9 December 1897[1]) was Mayor of Melbourne from 1871–1872, after having joined the council in 1865.[2] Born in Gravesend, Kent in England, Fenwick immigrated to Victoria in November 1852,[2] where he ran a retail and wholesale drapery business.[3] Following his term as mayor, he remained on the city council until his death.

References

  1. ^ "DEATH OF COUNCILLOR FENWICK". The Argus. Melbourne: National Library of Australia. 10 December 1897. p. 6. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  2. ^ a b Street names of Carlton and North Carlton
  3. ^ Browsing by theme 'Fenwick Brothers, Drapers, Melbourne, Victoria' – Museum Victoria
Preceded byThomas McPherson Mayor of Melbourne 1871–1872 Succeeded byThomas O'Grady


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