Norman McLeod (Australian politician) explained

John Norman McLeod, often known as Norman McLeod (8 October 1816 – 18 April 1886)[1] was a pastoralist and politician in colonial Victoria, a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.[1]

McLeod was born in Durham, England, son of Donald McLeod and Catherine McLean.[2] McLeod emigrated to Van Diemen's Land 1820[1] and moved to Indented Head in the Port Phillip District (later to become the colony of Victoria) in July 1837.[2] In April 1859, McLeod was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Portland,[1] a position he held until resigning in September 1860.[1]

McLeod's son Donald Norman McLeod also represented Portland in the Assembly.[3]

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  1. 690 . McLeod, (John) Norman . 27 August 2022.
  2. Web site: John Norman McLEOD 1816-1886 [M.L.A.] ]. 2010 . 20 August 2014 . Glenelg & Wannon Settlers & Settlement.
  3. 689 . Donald Norman McLeod . 27 August 2022.