Preceded by Edward Wienholt Full Name William Graham Education University of Edinburgh | Succeeded by Seat abolished Nationality Scottish Resting place Toowong Cemetery | |
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Born 11 November 1836
Edinburgh, Scotland ( 1836-11-11 ) Spouse(s) Louisa Elizabeth Kent (m.1861 d.1914) Relations John Sargent Turner (brother-in-law) Alma mater University of Edinburgh Died 12 June 1892, Brisbane, Australia | ||
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.
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. Graham was buried in the Toowong Cemetery.
References
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