Claim: Thomas Rawlinson (Bega's first mayor) won the 1894 election and became a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1894 - 1895.
Evidence: In 1884 he was Bega's first mayor. He served as the Protectionist member for Bega from 1894 to 1895 in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. Thomas Rawlinson 1894 New South Wales colonial election: Bega 41.3 35.5 20.1 3.2 Ind. Protectionist