Black, Niel (Ned) (1804 - 1880)

Born Kilbridemore, Argyllshire, Scotland, 26 Aug 1804; died Mt Noorat, Vic, 15 May 1880.

Pastoralist, politician. Arrived Adelaide, SA, July 1839; bought properties in western Vic. from 1840; at Mt Noorat near Terang from 1869. MLC (politician), Vic, 1859-80.

Sent weed from Kew, Vic, to Mueller June 1873.

Specimen at MEL.

Source: George, A.S. (2009) Australian Botanist's Companion, Four Gables Press, WA. [consult for source references]