Andrew Cruikshank

Andrew Rose Cruikshank (1820 – 10 February 1859)[1] was a merchant and politician in colonial Victoria, a member of the Victorian Legislative Council.[1]

For the actor, see Andrew Cruickshank.

Cruikshank was born near Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of Alexander Cruikshank and Catherine, nee Dick.[1] He emigrated to Australia around 1841,[1] arriving in Melbourne and investing in pastoral properties.[1] Cruikshank was president of the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce 1854 to 1856.[1] In November 1856 he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council for Western Province[1] He was a member of the Council until resigning in March 1858.[1] Cruikshank was chairman of directors of the National Bank in 1858; as director, he was involved in a Supreme Court case in December 1858.[2]

Cruikshank had married Ann Elizabeth Rickards, there were no children.[1]

References
  1. "Cruikshank, Andrew Rose". re-member: a database of all Victorian MPs since 1851. Parliament of Victoria. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012.
  2. "LAW REPORT". The Argus. Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 21 December 1858. p. 5. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
Victorian Legislative Council
New district Member for Western Province
November 1856 – March 1858
With: Stephen Henty
John O'Shanassy
Charles Vaughan
James Palmer
Daniel Tierney		 Succeeded by
Henry Miller
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