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 55) Brisbane,Queensland,Australia | (aged
Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
Spouse | Louisa Elizabeth Turner (m.1864 d.1914) |
Relations | John Sargent Turner (brother-in-law) |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Grazier |
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.
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 married Louisa Elizabeth Turner on 9 January 1864 in Brisbane. [5] [6]
Graham was buried in the Toowong Cemetery. [7]
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