John Busby
1765–1857
Surveyor and civil engineer. Worked as a coal-mine manager and mineral surveyor from 1784. Engaged on various public works in Scotland. Emigrated to Australia in 1824. Planned and oversaw construction of a regular water supply to Sydney, 1825–37.
Source
Aust. dict. biog.
Bibliography
Aust. dict. biog.: Australian dictionary of biography. Edited by Douglas Pike et al. 14 vols. [Melbourne]: Melbourne University Press. London and New York: Cambridge University Press. 1966–96.
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