Henry Palmer (Australian politician)
| Henry Palmer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Maryborough | |
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In office 13 December 1880 – 17 August 1883 Serving with Henry King | |
| Preceded by | John Douglas |
| Succeeded by | John Hurley |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Henry Palmer September 1821 Birr, King's County, Ireland |
| Died |
19 July 1916 (aged 94) Maryborough, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Maryborough Cemetery |
| Spouse(s) | Hannah Foster, Emilie Wall (m.1871) |
| Occupation | Company director |
| Religion | Church of England |
Henry Palmer (September 1821 - 19 July 1916) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Biography
Palmer was born at Birr, King's County, Ireland. After he arrived in Australia he took up pastoral pursuits in Victoria and became a drover in Queensland. In 1856 he established a store and then was a director of the Maryborough Sugar Company.[1]
Palmer was married twice, firstly to Hannah Foster and together had three sons and three daughters. He then married Emilie Wall in 1871. Palmer died in July 1916[1] and his funeral proceeded from his former residence in Kent Street to the Maryborough Cemetery.[2]
Public career
Palmer was a councillor on the Maryborough Shire Council and in 1861 was the town's Mayor. He then contested the seat of Maryborough at the 1873 Queensland colonial election but lost to Berkeley Moreton.[3] He then won the 1880 by-election that was bought on by the resignation of John Douglas, defeating John Hurley and William Keith.[4]
He stood for re-election at the 1883 Queensland colonial election but was defeated by John Hurley and Richard Sheridan.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ↑ "Family Notices". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser (13,462). Queensland, Australia. 20 July 1916. p. 4. Retrieved 24 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "THE MARYBOROUGH ELECTION". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser (1445). Queensland, Australia. 8 November 1873. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "DECLARATION OF THE POLL.". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser (2546). Queensland, Australia. 16 December 1880. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "THE ELECTION.". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser (3,151). Queensland, Australia. 18 August 1883. p. 2. Retrieved 25 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by John Douglas |
Member for Maryborough 1880–1883 Served alongside: Henry King |
Succeeded by John Hurley |