William Jardine Smith (1834 – 13 January 1884), also known as Jardine Smith, was an Australian writer and editor. Smith was born at

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, near

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. In 1852 he emigrated from Liverpool to

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on the iconic steamer SS Great Britain, where he initially pursued commercial activities. Subsequently, he became a contributor to the ''

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'' and ultimately editor. He was also prominently connected with two short-lived and long defunct journals —the ''Spectator'' and ''Touchstone''. Smith was also a contributor to ''

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'' and ''The Nineteenth Century''. For some years preceding his death Smith was one of the principal political leader-writers of the Melbourne ''Argus''. He died in Melbourne on 13 January 1884, aged forty-nine years. Smith was twice married and was survived by his widow and five children. His funeral took place on 14 January 1884, he was buried at Kew Cemetery.

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1884 deaths 1834 births Australian writers Australian editors Burials in Victoria (Australia) British emigrants to Australia {{editor-stub