Henry Palmer (Australian politician)

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Henry Palmer
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Maryborough
In office
13 December 1880 – 17 August 1883
Serving with Henry King
Preceded byJohn Douglas
Succeeded byJohn Hurley
Personal details
Born
Henry Palmer

September 1821
Birr, King's County, Ireland
Died19 July 1916 (aged 94)
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Resting placeMaryborough Cemetery
Spouse(s)Hannah Foster
OccupationCompany director

Henry Palmer (September 1821 - 19 July 1916) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Biography[]

Palmer was born at Birr, King's County, Ireland. After he arrived in Australia he took up pastoral pursuits in Victoria and became a drover in Queensland. In 1856 he established a store and then was a director of the Maryborough Sugar Company.[1]

Palmer was married to Hannah Foster and together had three sons and three daughters. Palmer died in July 1916[1] and his funeral proceeded from his former residence in Kent Street to the Maryborough Cemetery.[2]

Public career[]

Palmer was a councillor on the Maryborough Shire Council and in 1861 was the town's Mayor. He then contested the seat of Maryborough at the 1873 Queensland colonial election but lost to Berkeley Moreton.[3] He then won the 1880 that was brought on by the resignation of John Douglas, defeating John Hurley and William Keith.[4]

He stood for re-election at the 1883 Queensland colonial election but was defeated by John Hurley and Richard Sheridan.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Family Notices". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser. No. 13, 462. Queensland, Australia. 20 July 1916. p. 4. Retrieved 24 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "THE MARYBOROUGH ELECTION". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser. No. 1445. Queensland, Australia. 8 November 1873. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "DECLARATION OF THE POLL". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser. No. 2546. Queensland, Australia. 16 December 1880. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ "THE ELECTION". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser. No. 3, 151. Queensland, Australia. 18 August 1883. p. 2. Retrieved 25 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by Member for Maryborough
1880–1883
Served alongside: Henry King 		Succeeded by
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