Notable South Australians/John Langdon Bonython
John Langdon Bonython,
WHO was born in London on October 16, 1848, is the descendant of an old English family, the Bonythons of Bonython and Carclew, Cornwall. He received his education in Adelaide, under Mr. (now School Inspector) Burgan, and in 1864 entered the literary department of the Advertiser and associate papers. Having occupied different positions on the reporting and editorial staff, he became, in 1879, one of the proprietors, joining the firm of Barrow & King, which has since become Burden & Bonython. In 1881 Mr. Bonython was appointed a magistrate, and on the formation of the Adelaide School Board of Advice was selected a member. On the retirement in 1883 of the Hon. D. Murray, Mr. Bonython was chosen chairman, which position he now occupies.