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James J. Martin James J. Martin i(6333118 works by)
; Died: Ceased: 2 Jul 1883 Horsham, Horsham area, North West Victoria, Victoria,
Gender: Male
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James J. Martin was, at one time, the publisher of the Clunes Guardian and Gazette. He also worked as a reporter on the Horsham Times.

In 1882, Martin ws sentenced to six months' imprisonment for the larceny of a cheque. He died the following year in mysterious circumstances in the Union Hotel, Horsham. At the time of his death he was unemployed and in financial difficulties.

Major source: 'Death of Mr J. J. Martin.' The Portland Guardian 5 July 1883: 2

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