Alfred Compigne
Alfred Compigne | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 1 May 1860 – 23 April 1864 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfred William Compigne 7 February 1818 Gosford, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 4 July 1909 (aged 91) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Spouse | Jessie Collins (m.1852 d.1911) |
| Occupation | Pastoralist, Police magistrate |
Alfred William Compigne (February 7, 1818 – July 4, 1909) was a settler and politician of Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
Early life
Alfred William Compigne was born at Gosford, Hampshire, England on 2 February 1818. He immigrated to Sydney, Australia on 30 June 1839.
Politics
Compigne was appointed to be on the first Queensland Legislative Council on 1 May 1860. He served for four years before resigning on 23 April 1864.[1]
Later life
Compigne died from senile decay at his residence, Richmond Villa, on Sunday 4 July 1909[2] and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Compigne, Alfred William; Government of Queensland. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ "DEATH OF A PIONEER". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 5 July 1909. p. 5. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ Compigne Alfred William — Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 4 March 2015.