The Hon William Graham |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Darling Downs |
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In office 23 March 1875 – 26 November 1878 |
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Preceded by | Edward Wienholt |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
In office 5 August 1880 – 12 June 1892 |
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Personal details | |
Born |
William Graham 11 November 1836 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 12 June 1892 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
(aged 55)
Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
Nationality | Scottish |
Spouse(s) | Louisa Elizabeth Kent (m.1861 d.1914) |
Relations | John Sargent Turner (brother-in-law) |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Grazier |
Religion | Presbyterian |
William Graham was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
William Graham was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Darling Downs at a by-election on 23 March 1875. He held the seat until 26 November 1878 when he made a last-minute decision to not contest the 1878 election.
Graham was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 5 August 1880. Being a lifetime appointment, he served until his death on 7 June 1892. Graham was buried in the Toowong Cemetery.