11 Facts About Andrew Garran

Andrew Garran attended a theological college in Norfolk, where he trained to be a Congregationalist minister.

Andrew Garran later studied at the University of London, graduating with a Master of Arts degree in 1848.

Andrew Garran returned to South Australia in 1854, where he became the editor of the South Australian Register.

Andrew Garran was one of the earliest supporters of the federation of Australia, and used his position in the media to advocate the cause, writing many editorials in favour of federation.

Andrew Garran served as editor until 1885, when poor health forced him to resign, after spending nearly thirty years at the newspaper.

However, Andrew Garran did not retire completely, and on 15 February 1887 was given a life appointment to the New South Wales Legislative Council.

From March 1895 to November 1898, Andrew Garran was the leader of the Reid government in the Legislative Council, and vice-president of the Executive Council of New South Wales.

Andrew Garran was a director of the Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company from 1869, and the chairman from 1874 to 1879.

Andrew Garran was the correspondent for London's The Times for many years, continuing up until his death.

Andrew Garran died on 6 June 1901, in the Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst.

Andrew Garran was survived by his wife and six of his eight children.