Arthur Francis (politician)

Arthur Francis
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for East Moreton
In office 1 July 1867 – 17 February 1870 Serving with James Garrick, John Douglas, Henry Jordan
Preceded by	George Edmondstone
Succeeded by	Robert Atkin
Personal details
Born	Arthur Morley Francis 1828 Churchover, Warwickshire, England
Died	11 May 1902 (aged 73-74) Sherwood, Queensland, Australia
Resting place	Francis Lookout
Nationality	English Australian
Spouse(s)	Angela Powell
Occupation	Journalist, Police magistrate

Arthur Morley Francis was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Birth Date: 1828

Death Date: 11 May 1902

Religion: Church of England

Arthur arrived in Brisbane in 1862 and bought 70 acres of land at Corinda. Arthur was elected to represent East Moreton in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland in 1867.

Arthur was acquainted with the explorer William Landsborough.

Arthur was appointed police magistrate in 1876 and served in many places in the western district, including Banana, a town 100 miles south of Rockhampton, he also was Magistrate at Taroom. He was 'leader writer' for The Brisbane Courier, and was later editor for The Telegraph Brisbane.

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