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James Cowan
AuthorBooks · Second hand1848-1890
James Cowan, flour miller and investor, had been a member of the South Australian House of Assembly for the Yatala for only 2 months when he was killed in an accident at a railway crossing. Cowan was an early investor in BHP. The property associated with Erindale, Cowan's residence at Burnside, was sub-divided after his death into a new suburb which was also named Erindale.
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About James Cowan
Birth
1848
Death
1890
James Cowan, flour miller and investor, had been a member of the South Australian House of Assembly for the Yatala for only 2 months when he was killed in an accident at a railway crossing. Cowan was an early investor in BHP. The property associated with Erindale, Cowan's residence at Burnside, was sub-divided after his death into a new suburb which was also named Erindale.
James Cowan was born in 1848 in County Tyrone, Ireland.
His professional career was remarkably diverse, spanning politics, school administration, and milling.
He is the author of a prolific body of work totaling 56 published titles.
His most notable work, Daybreak, reflects his deep interest in fiction and historical novels.
His writings explore diverse themes ranging from history to a fascination with the city of Venice.
