Gabriel Bennett – Meat Magnate

Gabriel Bennet was born in London in December 1817. He emigrated to Australia in 1853, settling in Adelaide. Bennet first opened a butcher’s shop in ...
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The Moses family of Van Diemen’s Land

From Australia’s Jewish Past: The Moses family of Van Diemen’s Land First published in J-Wire August 24, 2021 Samuel Jacob Moses (born 1807) and his ...
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The Montefiore Family in Australia

Joseph Barrow Montefiore, his wife Rebecca and their first two children, Georgiana Judith Barrow and Esther Hannan Barrow, arrived in Sydney on 22 February 1829.
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Sir Daniel Levy

Sir Daniel Levy (1872-1937) was a lawyer and politician. He served as Speaker of NSW Parliament for 14 years.
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Sir Julian Emanuel Salomons

From Australia’s Jewish Past: Sir Julian Emanuel Salomons (Solomons) barrister and politician extraordinaire First published in J-Wire July 19, 2022 Julian Solomons was born on ...
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Eliezer Levi Montefiore – Artist & Patron

Artist and patron who helped to establish the Victorian Academy of Art
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