Mark Nicholson (1818 – 27 October 1889) was a pastoralist and politician in colonial Victoria, a member of the Victorian Legislative Council.
This allowed Nicholson to become better connected with other people of power and influence during the early years when the Port Phillip District was just forming.
In 1848 Superintendent La Trobe requested Nicholson, in an arrangement that would be shared with Thomas Manifold and Henry Foster, to become justices of the peace.
The nomination was likely filed out of familiarity, as Nicholson had family connections; G. W. Cole, J. Graham, and W. C. Haines were fellow members in the council.
[2] Superintendent Charles La Trobe asked Nicholson, Thomas Manifold and Henry Foster to become justices of the peace in Warrnambool in 1848.