Victor Newland

army officer and politician in South Australia (1876–1953)
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Victor Newland

Summary

Victor Newland is a human[1]. Born in Junee[2], he… he was born on +1876-11-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in North Adelaide[4]. He died on +1953-01-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], stockbroker[8], and hunter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Victor Newland was born in Junee[2].
  • Victor Newland passed away in North Adelaide[4].
  • Victor Newland was born on +1876-11-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Victor Newland died on +1953-01-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Victor Newland is buried at Victor Harbor[11].
  • Victor Newland's father was Simpson Newland[12].
  • Victor Newland's mother was Jane Isabella Newland[13].
  • Victor Newland held citizenship in Australia[14].
  • Victor Newland held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • English was Victor Newland's native language[16].
  • Victor Newland's professions included politician[6].
  • Victor Newland worked as a military officer[7].
  • Victor Newland's professions included stockbroker[8].
  • Victor Newland worked as a hunter[9].
  • Victor Newland held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[17].
  • Victor Newland held the position of Member of the Legislative Council of Kenya[18].
  • Victor Newland's education included a stint at St Peter's College[19].
  • Victor Newland received the Military Cross[20].
  • Victor Newland received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Victor Newland received the Distinguished Conduct Medal[22].
  • Victor Newland received the Queen's South Africa Medal[23].
  • Victor Newland received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[24].
  • Victor Newland was a member of Royal Society of St George[25].
  • Victor Newland was a member of Returned and Services League of Australia[26].
  • Victor Newland is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Victor Newland's place of birth was Junee[2]. He was born on +1876-11-02T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Simpson Newland[12]. His mother was Jane Isabella Newland[13]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Victor Newland was educated at St Peter's College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], stockbroker[8], and hunter[9]. Positions held include Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[17] and Member of the Legislative Council of Kenya[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[20], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1914[30]; Member of the Order of the British Empire[21], an award[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Distinguished Conduct Medal[22], a courage award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1854[35]; Queen's South Africa Medal[23], an award[36], founded in 1900[37]; and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39].

Personal Life

Victor Newland was affiliated with the Liberal and Country League of South Australia[40].

Death and Burial

Victor Newland died on +1953-01-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in North Adelaide[4]. He is buried at Victor Harbor[11].

Why It Matters

Victor Newland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Victor Newland born?

Born in Junee[2], Victor Newland…

Where did Victor Newland die?

Victor Newland died in North Adelaide[4].

Who were Victor Newland's parents?

Victor Newland's father was Simpson Newland[12]. Victor Newland's mother was Jane Isabella Newland[13].

What did Victor Newland do for work?

Victor Newland worked as politician[6], military officer[7], stockbroker[8], and hunter[9].

Where did Victor Newland go to school?

Victor Newland was educated at St Peter's College[19].

What awards did Victor Newland receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[20], Member of the Order of the British Empire[21], Distinguished Conduct Medal[22], and Queen's South Africa Medal[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [40] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Auðbjörn. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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