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Jeremy Bingham
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| 78th Lord Mayor of Sydney | |
| In office 3 January 1989 – 23 September 1991 |
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| Deputy | Ross Bonthorne |
| Preceded by | Sir Eric Neal |
| Succeeded by | Frank Sartor |
| Alderman of the Sydney City Council | |
| In office 21 September 1974 – 26 March 1987 |
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| In office 31 December 1988 – 23 September 1991 |
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| Alderman of the Hunter's Hill Municipal Council | |
| In office 4 December 1965 – 18 September 1971 |
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| Born | 16 March 1936 Gosford, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Citizens' Reform Association |
| Spouses | Jill Smith (1955-1971) Carol Foreman (1973-1985) Candy Tymson (1987–) |
| Occupation | Solicitor and property development consultant |
Jeremy Bingham, born on March 16, 1936, is an Australian who worked as a lawyer and helped plan building projects. He was also a politician in local government. He served as the Lord Mayor of Sydney and as an Alderman for both Sydney and Hunter's Hill.
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Who is Jeremy Bingham?
Jeremy Bingham is known for his work in law and property development. He also spent many years serving in local government in Australia. He held important roles, helping to make decisions for the cities he represented.
Early Life and Career
Jeremy Bingham was born in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia. He studied to become a solicitor, which is a type of lawyer. Later in his career, he also became a consultant for property development. This means he advised people on how to plan and build new buildings or areas.
Serving the Community: Alderman
Before becoming Lord Mayor, Jeremy Bingham was an Alderman. An Alderman is a member of a city or municipal council. They help make decisions about local services and rules.
- Hunter's Hill: He first served as an Alderman for the Hunter's Hill Municipal Council. This was from December 1965 to September 1971.
- Sydney City Council: He then became an Alderman for the Sydney City Council. His first term was from September 1974 to March 1987. After a short break, he served again from December 1988 to September 1991.
Leading Sydney: Lord Mayor
The Lord Mayor of Sydney is the head of the Sydney City Council. This person leads the council and represents the city. Jeremy Bingham became the 78th Lord Mayor of Sydney.
- Term as Lord Mayor: He held this important position from January 3, 1989, until September 23, 1991. During his time, he worked on various projects and decisions for the city of Sydney.
- Succession: He took over from Sir Eric Neal and was later followed by Frank Sartor as Lord Mayor.
