Francis was born in London , and emigrated to Van Diemen 's Land ( later Tasmania ) in 1847 , where he became a businessman .
James Goodall Francis ( 9 January 1819 -- 25 January 1884 ) , Australian colonial politician , was the 9th Premier of Victoria .
Premier was born in London , and emigrated to Van Diemen 's Land ( later Tasmania ) in 1847 , where James Goodall Francis became a businessman .
James Goodall Francis ( 9 January 1819 -- 25 January 1884 ) , Australian colonial politician , was the 9th Premier of Victoria .