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
18711873
Served alongside: John Bramston
Succeeded by
Francis Ivory
New seat Member for Mulgrave
18731878
Succeeded by
Thomas McIlwraith
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