Background
STIRLING, John Lancelot was born in Strathallyn. 2nd son of Edward Stirling, of Adelaide.
STIRLING, John Lancelot was born in Strathallyn. 2nd son of Edward Stirling, of Adelaide.
Studied at St. Peter’s College, Adelaide. Trinity College Cambridge (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws).
Called to Bar, Inner Temple, 1871. Entered Parliament in South Australia, 18S1. Sat for districts of Mount Barker and Gumeracha in the House of Assembly from 1887.
Was elected to the Legislative Council, 1890. President of Legislative Council of S. Australia since 1901.
Clubs: New University; Adelaide, Adelaide.
Spouse 1883, Florence Marian,daughter of Sir William Milne, of Adelaide.