William Graham (Queensland politician)

The Hon
William Graham
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
(1836-11-11)11 November 1836
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died 12 June 1892(1892-06-12) (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 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. 1 2 "Part 2.19 - Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2012-2015: The 54th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Part 2.21 - Representatives of Queensland State Electorates 1860-2015" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2012-2015: The 54th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Graham, Mr William". Re-Member Database. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  5. ↑ Graham William — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
Edward Wienholt
Member for Darling Downs
1875–1878
Abolished
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