Arthur Francis (politician)
Arthur Francis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for East Moreton | |
| In office 1 July 1867 – 17 February 1870 | |
| 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 | Angela Powell |
| Occupation | Journalist, Police magistrate |
Arthur Morley Francis was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Personal
Birth Date: 1828
Death Date: 11 May 1902
Religion: Church of England
Early life
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.
Later life
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.
References
- ^ "Former Member of Queensland Parliament". Francis, Arthur Morley. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 24 June 2015.