Thomas Rees (mayor)
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Thomas Rees in 1908
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| 32nd Mayor of Brisbane | |
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In office 1904–1904 |
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| Preceded by | Leslie Corrie |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Proe |
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Thomas Rees 9 September 1844 Lydstep, South Pembrokeshire, Wales |
| Died | 31 August 1921 (aged 76) Coorparoo, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Balmoral Cemetery |
| Nationality | Welsh Australian |
| Occupation | Builder |
Thomas Rees (1844–1921) was a contractor and politician in Queensland, Australia. He was Mayor of Brisbane in 1904.
Thomas Rees was born on 9 September 1844 in Lydstep, South Pembrokeshire, Wales, the son of Evan Rees and his wife Elizabeth (née Thomas).
Thomas Rees built the now heritage-listed St Pauls Presbyterian Church in Spring Hill from 1887 to 1889. In 1892 he built the now heritage-listed Roman Catholic St Stephens School in Charlotte Street.
Thomas Rees died on 31 August 1921 at his home Lydstep in Coorparoo. He was buried the same day in Balmoral Cemetery.
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