Edward Lamb (politician)
| Edward Lamb | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Mitchell | |
| In office 4 January 1867 – 3 December 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore Harden |
| Succeeded by | Archibald Buchanan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward William Lamb 6 February 1828 London, England |
| Died | 18 October 1910 (aged 82) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse(s) | Julia Clemence Fattorini |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Religion | Church of England |
Edward William Lamb (6 February 1828 – 18 October 1910)[1] was a politician in colonial Queensland, Secretary for Public Lands from 1867 to 1868.[2]
Lamb was born in London, England,[2] the second son of John Lamb, M.L.C., of New South Wales (formerly Commander R.N.) and Emma his wife, daughter of John Robinson of London.[3]
Lamb was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Mitchell, and Secretary for Public Lands in the administration of Robert Mackenzie, from 15 August 1867 to 10 September 1868.[2] In this capacity he passed the Crown Lands Alienation Act.[3]
Lamb died in Sydney on 18 October 1910.[2]
References
- ↑ Lamb, Edward William (1828–1910) — Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Lamb, Edward William". Parliament of Queensland.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mennell, Philip (1892). "
Lamb, Edward William". The Dictionary of Australasian Biography. London: Hutchinson & Co. Wikisource
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by Theodore Harden |
Member for Mitchell 1867 - 1869 |
Succeeded by Archibald Buchanan |