Edward Palmer (Australian politician)
Edward Palmer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burke | |
| In office 5 October 1883 – 19 May 1888 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Sheaffe |
| Succeeded by | Ernest Hunter |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Carpentaria | |
| In office 26 May 1888 – 25 May 1893 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | George Phillips |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Palmer 8 March 1842 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 3 May 1899 (aged 57) Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | South Rockhampton Cemetery |
| Spouse | Clare Susan Betts (m.1876) |
| Occupation | Explorer, Grazier |
Edward Palmer (8 March 1842 – 3 May 1899)[1] was an Australian pastoralist (so-called 'Squatter'), public servant and conservative Queensland politician.
Palmer was born in Sydney. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Burke 1883 to 1888, member for Carpentaria 1888-1893 and Flinders from 1889 to 1896. He was a supporter of Thomas McIlwraith.[2] Palmer is today best known as the author of the frequently cited reminiscences 'Early Days in North Queensland'.[3]
Palmer died in 1899 and was buried in South Rockhampton Cemetery.[4]
References
- ^ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- ^ Waterson, D.B.: Biographical Register of the Queensland 1860-1929 (second revised edition) Sydney 2001.
- ^ Palmer, Edward: Early Days in North Queensland, London 1902
- ^ South Rockhampton Cemetery (Rockhampton General Cemetery) Index — Rockhampton Regional Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
