Colonial Treasurer 16.12.1870 - 13.5.1872
(Martin Ministry No.13 16.12.1870 - 13.5.1872)
Born Macquarie Place, Sydney, 15 August 1818, youngest son of Simeon and Mary Back Lord.
Head scholar at WT Cape's school and won medal for general efficiency. Pastoralist, land speculator, director of the Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney, and Sydney Insurance Co., magistrate, director of mining companies and other diverse corporations.
Represented Bligh and Wellington in the first Legislative Assembly, 1856-1859, the Bogan 1859-1877, and appointed to the Council in 1877-1880. Lord, because he lacked a ‘fluency of language,’ was the first Treasurer to read a written speech when introducing the budget, a practice repeated by following Treasurers until called to order.
Member of the delegation to the 1871 Intercolonial Conference on border duties. As Colonial Treasurer he distinguished him self from his colleagues by his regular attendance in the House.
Died Kirketon, Darlinghurst on 9 May 1880 from softening of the brain and buried in the family vault in the Anglican section, Botany Cemetery.
Lord was survived by his wife Elizabeth Lee, two sons and two daughters. His goods were sworn for probate at £90,000.
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Last updated: 04/02/2021
