William Maxwell (Australian politician)
William Maxwell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burke | |
| In office 18 March 1899 – 2 October 1909 | |
| Preceded by | John Hoolan |
| Succeeded by | Charles Collins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Maxwell 1867 Wairoa, New Zealand |
| Died | 23 April 1921 (aged 53 or 54) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Nundah Cemetery |
| Nationality | New Zealander Australian |
| Political party | Ministerialist |
| Other political affiliations | Opposition Party, Labour Party |
| Spouse(s) | Alice Bending (m.1892 d.1893), Mary Elizabeth Steele (m.1895 d.1962) |
| Occupation | Gold miner |
William Maxwell (1867 – 23 April 1921) was a gold miner and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Early days
Maxwell was born at Wairoa, New Zealand, to Peter Maxwell and his wife Isabella (née Campbell). He began his working career as a gold miner in Thames before moving to Queensland in 1886 to carry on his trade.
Political career
Maxwell, representing the Labour Party, was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the member for Burke at the Queensland colonial election of 1899.[2] In 1907 Maxwell left Labour to join William Kidston's party but he lost his seat at the state election of 1909.[3]
Personal life
On the 30 May 1892, Maxwell married Alice Bending in Croydon. Alice died the next year and on the 26 September 1895 he married Mary Elizabeth Steele in Georgetown and together had 3 sons and 3 daughters.[1]
Maxwell died in Brisbane in 1921.[1] His funeral moved from his residence in Albion to the Nundah Cemetery.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b c "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ "THE ELECTIONS". The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933). Qld.: National Library of Australia. 22 March 1899. p. 6. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ "CONTESTED ELECTORATES". The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933). Qld.: National Library of Australia. 7 October 1909. p. 5. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933). Qld.: National Library of Australia. 25 April 1921. p. 6. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ Deceased Search — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 4 January 2016.