William Hodgkinson (politician)
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William Oswald Hodgkinson (1835–1900) was an Australian explorer, journalist, gold miner, and politician.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burke, Preceded by ...
William Hodgkinson | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burke | |
In office 4 December 1873 – 14 September 1875 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | James Parker |
In office 19 May 1888 – 13 May 1893 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | William Oswald Hodgkinson (1835-03-31)31 March 1835 Handsworth, Warwick, England |
Died | 23 July 1900(1900-07-23) (aged 65) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
Spouse | Kate Robertson (m.1862 d.?) |
Occupation | Explorer, Newspaper editor, Gold miner |
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