John Lavington Bonython, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Lavington Bonython

Australian politician

Date of Birth: 10-Sep-1875

Place of Birth: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Date of Death: 06-Nov-1960

Profession: politician, journalist, business executive, newspaper editor

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

This article is about Sir John Lavington Bonython (1875-1960) His father was named Sir John Langdon Bonython (1848-1939) His son was named John Langdon Bonython (1905–1992) Sir John Lavington Bonython (10 September 1875 – 6 November 1960) was a prominent public figure in Adelaide, known for his work in journalism, business and politics.
In association with his father, he became involved in the management of newspapers including The Advertiser; he also served as editor of The Saturday Express and as a journalist.
After The Advertiser was sold in 1929 and converted to a public company, he became a director, and for a time vice-chairman; an association that continued until his death.
In 1901 he began a long association with the Adelaide City Council, serving as Mayor of Adelaide (1911–1913) and later as Lord Mayor of Adelaide (1927–1930).
He was knighted in 1935.
The now removed Lavington Bonython Fountain on North Terrace was erected in front of the SA Museum in his honour.