Arthur Snowden

Arthur Snowden
44th Mayor of Melbourne
In office 1892–1895
Preceded by	Matthew Lang
Succeeded by	William Strong
Personal details
Born	29 July 1829 Dartford, Kent, England
Died	18 June 1918 Collingwood, Victoria
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth
Religion	Anglican

Sir Arthur Snowden (29 July 1829 – 18 June 1918) was an Australian lawyer, politician and mayor of Melbourne from 1892–95.^[1]

Snowden was born in Dartford, Kent, England, and migrated to Australia in 1852. He joined the Melbourne City Council in 1891, and was elected mayor three times. Following his stint on the Melbourne City Council, he served in the Victorian Legislative Council representing Melbourne Province from 1895 until 1904. Knighted in 1895 Snowden died at his Collingwood home on 18 June 1918.^[2]

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