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William Brown
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Townsville
In office
11 November 1885 – 12 May 1888
Serving with John Macrossan
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byRobert Philp
In office
2 May 1891 – 6 May 1893
Serving with Robert Philp
Preceded byJohn Macrossan
Succeeded by George Burns
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
In office
15 July 1901 – 29 April 1915
Personal details
Born
William Villiers Brown

1843
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died1915 (aged 71–72)
Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Resting placeToowong Cemetery
SpouseEmily Warner (m.1868 d.1929)
OccupationCompany director

William Villiers Brown (1843 – 29 April 1915) was an Australian politician. He was the member for Townsville in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1885 to 1888 and from 1891 to 1893, and a member of the Queensland Legislative Council from 1901 to 1915. He served as a minister without portfolio in Robert Philp's government from 1907 to 1908.[1]

Brown died in 1915 and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Brisbane City Council - Online - Grave Location Search". Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
Parliament of Queensland
New seat Member for Townsville
1885–1888
Served alongside: John Macrossan
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member for Townsville
1891–1893
Served alongside: Robert Philp
Succeeded by

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