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David Bowman (politician)
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David Bowman (24 August 1860 – 25 February 1916) was a Labor politician in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland and Queensland Leader of the Opposition from 1908 to 1912.
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David Bowman | |
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![]() Bowman in 1915 | |
Leader of the Opposition in Queensland Elections: 1907, 1908, 1909, 1912 | |
In office 16 November 1908 – 6 September 1912 | |
Preceded by | Robert Philp |
Succeeded by | T. J. Ryan |
Leader of the Labor Party in Queensland | |
In office 15 April 1907 – 6 September 1912 | |
Preceded by | George Kerr |
Succeeded by | T. J. Ryan |
Home Secretary of Queensland | |
In office 1 June 1915 – 25 February 1916 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Grant |
Succeeded by | T. J. Ryan |
Member of the Queensland Parliament for Warrego | |
In office 16 December 1899 – 11 March 1902 | |
Preceded by | William Hood |
Succeeded by | Patrick Leahy |
Member of the Queensland Parliament for Fortitude Valley | |
In office 27 August 1904 – 25 February 1916 | |
Preceded by | John McMaster |
Succeeded by | Thomas Wilson |
Personal details | |
Born | David Bowman (1860-08-24)24 August 1860 Bendigo, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 25 February 1916(1916-02-25) (aged 55) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
Political party | Labor |
Spouse | Elizabeth Jane Fisher |
Occupation | Bootmaker, Union official |
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