Samuel Pole Phillips
Samuel Pole Phillips | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Culham, Oxfordshire, England |
| Died | June 13, 1901 (aged 82) |
| Occupation(s) | Pastoralist, politician |
| Years active | 1839–1872 |
| Known for | Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council; pastoralist in Western Australia |
Samuel Pole Phillips (11 March 1819 – 13 June 1901) was a notable figure in Australia, recognized for his contributions as a pastoralist and politician.
Born in Culham, Oxfordshire, Phillips received his education at Winchester College with the intention of entering the Anglican ministry.
Emigration to Australia
In 1839, Phillips relocated to Western Australia, traveling aboard the ship Montreal.
Business ventures and public service in Western Australia
Together with his relative Edward Hamersley, Phillips invested in land within the Toodyay Valley, where he established his residence named Culham. This property was originally purchased from Alfred Waylen after exploration efforts by Robert Dale. After spending twelve years at Culham, Phillips expanded pastoral activities near the Irwin River, acquiring 20,000 acres populated with cattle. He collaborated with Hamersley, Burges, and Vigors to create a cattle stud enterprise. Following the partnership's conclusion, Phillips retained ownership of an 8,000-acre property along with more than 100,000 acres under lease.
Phillips was appointed to the Western Australian Legislative Council in June 1857 and subsequently served as the representative for the Eastern Districts until his retirement in 1872.
Death and legacy
Phillips passed away on 13 June 1901 and was interred at St Philip Church cemetery close to Toodyay. His funeral was recorded as the largest ever conducted in that region up to that time. His son, Samuel James Phillips, also held a parliamentary seat.
The Phillips River, discovered by Phillips’ father-in-law John Septimus Roe in 1848, bears his name; additionally, Roe named Culham Inlet after Phillips’ estate.