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F. J. Botting
Francis Joseph Botting (1819 – 10 July 1906), generally known as F. J. Botting was an auctioneer in Adelaide, South Australia, who became an owner of several important hotels and breweries. His son, Frank South Botting (c. 1849 – 12 November 1894), was a partner. History Francis Joseph Botting was born in London and trained as a builder. He emigrated to South Australia aboard Buckinghamshire arriving in March 1839. He joined with his brother Frederick Henry Botting (c. 1810 – 1873) in constructing some of Adelaide's earliest buildings, including a merchant's office and warehouse, which later became the Blenheim Hotel, and the first wharf and wharf building in Port Adelaide, under architect Prescott. The two brothers lived on the islands of Spencer's Gulf 1844–1846 during the financial slump. Auctioneer In May 1856 Botting joined Wicksteed, Townsend & Co., auctioneers, (John Bentham Neales, Frederic Wicksteed and William Townsend (mayor), William Townsend), which became Wick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bentham Neales
John Bentham Neales (13 June 1806 – 31 July 1873), frequently referred to as "J. Bentham Neales" or "Bentham Neales", was a businessman and politician in the early days of South Australia, by some regarded as the "Father of Mining in South Australia". Neales was born in Plymouth, England, the son of Elizabeth ''née'' Bentham. Both parents died when he was very young, leaving him to be brought up by an uncle. He migrated to South Australia on the ''Eden'', arriving on 24 June 1838. Career Neales began business in Adelaide as a general merchant, then an auctioneer, taking over much of the business of Robert Cock. He was then appointed Government auctioneer; the first four years under the alias "Neales Bentham" to avoid confusion with W. H. Neale, another auctioneer in the city. forming the Adelaide Auction Company in 1840. He bought land at Port Lincoln, where he founded its first newspaper, the ''Port Lincoln Herald'' in 1839. In 1841, Neales helped found the South Austral ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |