Preceded by Edward Lamb Nationality English Australian Succeeded by John Handy Name Archibald Buchanan | Preceded by Thomas McIlwraith Died March 30, 1883 Succeeded by William Walsh | |
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Full Name Archibald Berdmore Brine Buchanan Born 9 January 1823
London, England ( 1823-01-09 ) Occupation Pastoralist, Company director | ||
Archibald Berdmore Brine Buchanan (9 January 1823 – 30 March 1883) was both a member of the Queensland Legislative Council and the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
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Early life
Buchanan was born in London, England in 1823 to William and Charlotte Buchanan. On his arrival in Australia, He became a partner in a general store in Taradale, Victoria before moving to Queensland and leasing Chinchilla and Wongongera stations on the Darling Downs. In the early 1870s he became a director at Queensland National Bank.
Politics
Entering politics in 1870, Buchanan won the seat of Mitchell but resigned after being a member for only six or seven days. In 1871, Buchanan won the seat of Warrego, and remained in the position for two years.
In 1874, Buchanan was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council. Buchanan held the seat until 1878.
Later life
After resigning his seat in the Council, Buchanan he left for England to establish the London branch of the Queensland National Bank. He did not return to Queensland, dying in Rome, Italy, on 30 March 1883.