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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.
William Graham | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Darling Downs | |
In office 23 March 1875 – 26 November 1878 | |
Preceded by | Edward Wienholt |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
In office 5 August 1880 – 12 June 1892 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Graham 11 November 1836 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 12 June 1892 55) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | (aged
Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
Spouse | Louisa Elizabeth Turner (m.1864 d.1914) |
Relations | John Sargent Turner (brother-in-law) |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Grazier |
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.[1][2][3]
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.[1][2][4]
Graham married Louisa Elizabeth Turner on 9 January 1864 in Brisbane.[5][6]
Graham was buried in the Toowong Cemetery.[7]
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