Thomas Rae

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Thomas Rae (1819 – 10 December 1862)[1] was a manufacturer and politician in colonial Victoria, a member of the Victorian Legislative Council.[1]

Early life[]

Rae was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of James Rae and Jean, née Weir.[1] Rae was educated at a public school in Glasgow and became an apprentice engineer.[1]

Colonial Australia[]

Rae emigrated to the Port Phillip District in 1848. He joined the firm of Jackson, Rae & Co., his brother being a partner.[1] In November 1855 Rae was elected to the unicameral Victorian Legislative Council for City of Melbourne[1] Rae held that seat until the original Council was abolished in March 1856.[1] Rae became a member of the inaugural Fitzroy council in 1858.[1]

Rae died in at 60 Young Street Fitzroy on 10 December 1862;[2] he had married Janet Love in 1853 in Geelong, there were no children.[1] What about Isobel Rae and Alison Rae, artists?

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Rae, Thomas". re-member: a database of all Victorian MPs since 1851. Parliament of Victoria. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Deaths". The Argus. Melbourne: National Library of Australia. 11 December 1862. p. 4. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
Victorian Legislative Council
Preceded by Member for City of Melbourne
November 1855 – March 1856
With: John Smith
John O'Shanassy
John Hodgson
Frederick James Sargood 		Original Council abolished
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