Jonathan Somers was a machinery manufacturer and mayor of Toodyay. He arrived in Toodyay as a blacksmith from Newcastle in New South Wales over time he built up a major industry manufacturing vehicles and machinery using local timbers. Examples of his work won recognition at the 1899 Western Australian International Mining and Industrial Exhibition, also known as the Coolgardie Exhibition, and in 1900 he won first prize for a wagon at the Glasgow International Exhibition. His contribution to public life led to him becoming the Mayor of Newcastle in 1908. It was largely due to his influence as Mayor that the town of Newcastle was renamed Toodyay in 1910. Wikipedia
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