Charles Fitzsimmons (Queensland politician)
| Charles Fitzsimmons | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Port Curtis | |
| In office 4 May 1860 – 3 September 1861 | |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Sandeman |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Rockhampton | |
| In office 1 February 1865 – 27 June 1867 | |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Henry FitzGerald |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Clermont | |
| In office 1 July 1867 – 11 May 1868 | |
| Preceded by | George Edward Forbes |
| Succeeded by | John Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1802 County Cavan, Ireland |
| Died | 24 February 1876 Mackay, Queensland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Spouse(s) | Unmarried |
| Occupation | Sugar planter |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Charles Fitzsimmons (1802—1876) was a politician and sugar farmer in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early life
Charles Fitzsimmons was born in 1802 in County Cavan, Ireland, the son of James Fitzsimmons and his wife Margaret (née Lynch).[1]
Politics
Fitzsimmons was elected on 4 May 1860 (the first Queensland colonial election) to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Port Curtis. He held that seat until he resigned on 3 September 1861; Alfred Sandeman won the resulting by-election on 15 October 1861.[2]
Under the Additional Members Act 1864, the seats of Clermont, Kennedy, Maryborough, Mitchell, Rockhampton and Warrego were created. By-elections were held to fill the new seats on 18 March 1865. Fitzsimmons was elected in Rockhampton. He held the seat until 27 June 1867 (the 1867 Queensland colonial election) at which he did not contest the seat, saying he desired to retire from public life. However, he did contest the seat of electoral district of Clermont in the same election, and it was speculated that he had been pressured to stand aside in Rockhampton to allow Archibald Archer to be elected there.[3][4] However, Thomas Henry Fitzgerald won the election in Rockhampton, but resigned immediately as he wanted to contest the electoral district of Kennedy instead. Archer won the resulting by-election in Rockhampton on 27 July 1867 unopposed.[2]
Fitzsimmons won the election in Clermont on 1 July 1867 and represented that seat until he resigned in 11 May 1868.[1][2]
Later life
Fitzsimmons died on 24 February 1876 at Nebia Plantation, Mackay, Queensland, following several weeks of prostration due to old age.[1][5]
See also
- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1860–1863
- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1863–1867
- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1867–1868
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Fitzsimmons, Charles". Re-Member Database. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922". Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- ↑ "ROCKHAMPTON AND PORT CURTIS ELECTORATES.". Rockhampton Bulletin and Central Queensland Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1871) (Qld.: National Library of Australia). 13 June 1867. p. 2. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- ↑ "The Rockhampton Bulletin AND CENTRAL QUEENSLAND ADVERTISER.". Rockhampton Bulletin and Central Queensland Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1871) (Qld.: National Library of Australia). 15 June 1867. p. 2. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- ↑ "Mackay.". The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939) (Brisbane, Qld.: National Library of Australia). 11 March 1876. p. 7. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| New seat | Member for Port Curtis 1860–1861 |
Succeeded by Alfred Sandeman |
| New seat | Member for Rockhampton 1865–1867 |
Succeeded by Thomas Henry FitzGerald |
| Preceded by George Edward Forbes |
Member for Clermont 1867–1868 |
Succeeded by John Scott |