John McLeish
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John McLeish was a politician and businessman in Toowoomba, Queensland
in the 19th century. He owned a grocery store and was elected mayor of Toowoomba in 1881. He was also an alderman
in 1879 and 1881.
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
in the 19th century. He owned a grocery store and was elected mayor of Toowoomba in 1881. He was also an alderman
Alderman
An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote, or a council...
in 1879 and 1881.