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William Graham (Queensland politician)

The Hon
William Graham
William Graham member of the Queensland Parliament.tiff
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Darling Downs
In office
23 March 1875 – 26 November 1878
Preceded by Edward Wienholt
Succeeded by Seat abolished
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
In office
5 August 1880 – 12 June 1892
Personal details
Born William Graham
(1836-11-11)11 November 1836
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died 12 June 1892(1892-06-12) (aged 55)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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.


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