Richard John Cottell

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Richard John Cottell, Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1908

Richard John Cottell (1865 - 1911) was a Australian politician. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and a mayor of the Town of Toowong (now part of the City of Brisbane).

Early life

Richard John Cottell was on on 6 August 1865 in Brisbane. His parents were Richard James Cottell (later the mayor of the Town of Roma) and his wife Catherine Naire (nee Cameron).[1]

Subsequently his parents moved to Roma and he received his early education at the local State school, but subsequently was a pupil of the Ipswich Grammar School. In 1880 he commenced a mercantile career in the service of Messrs. B. D. Morehead and Co., and subsequently served a term with Messrs. Alfred Shaw and Co., afterwards entering the Government service in the office of the Registrar of Titles, Brisbane. In 1880 he qualified as a conveyancer of the Supreme Court of Queensland, and practised as such in Brisbane.[2]

On 26 February 1889, he married Mary (Minnie) Barry, daughter of Patrick Barry and Honora (nee Donovan). They had a son, Richard Barry Cottell, on 11 July 1890 but his wife died soon after 8 August 1890 aged 26 years old. Son Richard died aged 15 months on 28 October 1891.[1] His wife and son were both buried in Lutwyche Cemetery, but not together. His wife was buried in the Roman Catholic section and his son in the Church of England] section.[3] [4]

On 22 April 1897, he married Lily Theresa Muller, daughter of Frederick Augustus Muller and Margaret Elizabeth (nee Johanson). They had three children:[1]

  • Lorna Muller (born 21 July 1898), an artist
  • Francis Roy (born 24 September 1900)
  • Phyllis Lily (born 12 December 1903)

Political life

Richard Cottell was the councillor for the South Ward of the Town of Toowong from 6 January 1904 to his death on 30 August 1911. He was mayor of the Town of Toowong in 1909.[1]

On 5 February 1908, Richard Cottell was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Toowong. He held the seat until his death on 30 August 1911.[5]

Death

Richard Cottell died on 30 August 1911 at his residence in Curlew Street, Toowong, from angina pectoris aged 46 years old. [2] He was buried in Toowong Cemetery on the 31 August 1911.[6][7]

His second wife Lily died on 15 April 1942 aged 72 years and was buried with her husband in Toowong Cemetery.[1][6]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Welch, Melva A, (compiler.); Toowong and District Historical Society (issuing body) (2013), Cradle to grave - Toowong Council, Toowong, [Queensland] Toowong and District Historical Society, ISBN 978-0-9872487-0-1 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "OBITUARY.". The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939) (Brisbane, Qld.: National Library of Australia). 9 September 1911. p. 29. Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
  3. ↑ "Cottell Minnie". Grave Location Search. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
  4. ↑ "Cottell Richard Barry". Grave Location Search. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
  5. ↑ "Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922". Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Cottell Richard John". Grave Location Search. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
  7. ↑ "Family Notices.". The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) (Qld.: National Library of Australia). 31 August 1911. p. 4. Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
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