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.

[1] The now removed Lavington Bonython Fountain on North Terrace was erected in front of the SA Museum in his honour.

[6] Amongst his other activities were a number of positions on company boards, including the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Municipal Tramways Trust, and serving as a director and Vice-Chairman of The Advertiser.

In 1924 she was helping to raise money for the South Australian Kindergarten Union with her friend Doris Anne Beeston.