William Graham (Queensland politician)
| The Hon William Graham | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Darling Downs | |
| In office 23 March 1875 – 26 November 1878 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Wienholt |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 5 August 1880 – 12 June 1892 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Graham 11 November 1836 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 12 June 1892 (aged 55) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Spouse(s) | Louisa Elizabeth Kent (m.1861 d.1914) |
| Relations | John Sargent Turner (brother-in-law) |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
William Graham was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
Politics
William Graham was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Darling Downs at a by-election on 23 March 1875. He held the seat until 26 November 1878 when he made a last minute decision to not contest the 1878 Queensland colonial election.[1][2][3]
Graham was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 5 August 1880. Being a lifetime appointment, he served until his death on 7 June 1892.[1][2][4] Graham was buried in the Toowong Cemetery.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Part 2.19 - Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2009-2012: The 53rd Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Part 2.21 - Representatives of Queensland State Electorates 1860-2012" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2009-2012: The 53rd Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ "ALLORA.". The Darling Downs Gazette and General Advertiser (Toowoomba, Qld. : 1858 - 1880) (Toowoomba, Qld.: National Library of Australia). 20 November 1878. p. 3. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ "Graham, Mr William". Re-Member Database. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ Graham William — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by Edward Wienholt |
Member for Darling Downs 1875–1878 |
Abolished |