Notable South Australians/John Gardiner

by George E. Loyau

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John Gardiner,

WHO was for many years secretary of the Mount Gambler Institute, was a man who had passed through the most varied experiences. He was in the 9th Royal Lancers for a long time, and subsequently in the German Legion. Served fifteen years in India in the Punjaub, at Chillianwallah, and Sobraon, and received for services rendered numerous decorations. He was an able taxidermist. At the time of his death, which took place at Mount Gambler on June 28, 1869, he was in his 49th year of age.