Alfred Ross (politician)

Alfred Ross (3 November 1816 – 18 July 1896) was a British merchant, banker and politician in colonial Victoria (Australia), a member of the Victorian Legislative Council.

[3] After being educated at a private school Alfred Ross in 1833 entered the office of Duncan Dunbar, then one of the largest export merchants and ship owners in London.

[2] In November, 1841, Ross left London for Sydney to commence business on his own account and also to superintend Dunbar's affairs in Australia and Tasmania.

[4] Ross retained his seat until March 1856,[1] soon afterwards the new constitution of Victoria as a colony with responsible government was enacted after which he did not again seek to enter Parliament.

[2] Ross died at his residence 39 Westbury Street, St Kilda, Victoria on 18 July 1896, he was buried at the Melbourne General Cemetery.