Walter Scott (Queensland politician)

Walter Scott
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Burnett
In office
7 November 1871 – 20 November 1873
Serving with John Bramston
Preceded by Berkeley Moreton
Succeeded by Francis Ivory
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Mulgrave
In office
20 November 1873 – 21 November 1878
Preceded by New seat
Succeeded by Thomas McIlwraith
Personal details
Born Walter Scott
1844
Castlereagh River, New South Wales, Australia
Died 7 October 1890 (aged 46)
Taromeo, Queensland, Australia
Nationality Australian
Political party Squatter-conservative
Spouse(s) Mary Catherine Martin (m.1875)
Occupation Station proprietor
Religion Church of England

Walter Scott (1844 - 7 October 1890) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. To the people of Bundaberg, he was known as "Honest George".[1]

Biography

Scott was born at Castlereagh River, New South Wales, the son of Simon Scott and his wife Christina (née Swanson). After his arrival in Queensland he was a station proprietor and manager.[1]

In 1875 he married Mary Catherine Martin and together had three sons and two daughters.[1] Scott died in October 1890 at Taromeo.[2]

Public career

Scott represented the Queensland Legislative Assembly seats of Burnett from 1871 until 1873 and Mulgrave from 1873 until 1878.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier. XLVII, (10,215). Queensland, Australia. 10 October 1890. p. 4. Retrieved 11 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
Berkeley Moreton
Member for Burnett
1871–1873
Served alongside: John Bramston
Succeeded by
Francis Ivory
New seat Member for Mulgrave
1873–1878
Succeeded by
Thomas McIlwraith
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