Matthew Battersby
Matthew Battersby | |
|---|---|
Queensland Legislative Assembly for Moreton | |
| In office 17 May 1888 – 18 March 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Hiram Wakefield |
| Succeeded by | John Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Roberton Battersby 18 December 1841 Perth, Scotland |
| Died | 15 May 1899 (aged 57) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Caboolture Cemetery |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Stewart (m.1861 d.1892), Davina Pope Melville (m.1893 d.1922) |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
Matthew Roberton Battersby (18 December 1841 – 15 May 1899) was a politician in Queensland, Australia.
Early life
Battersby was born in Perth, Scotland, the son of Andrew Battersby and Elizabeth Gloag. He immigrated from Scotland to Queensland 1865 where continued his trade as a blacksmith until he settled on a property in Caboolture. He had two sons and three daughters.[1][2]
Politics
Battersby was a member of the
Battersby elected as a member of the
Later life
On 15 May 1899, Battersby died suddenly at his home in Eagle Junction, Brisbane, from a rupture of an artery to the brain. Although his death was sudden, he had been suffering a complication of diseases for some time.[1][4][5]
See also
References
- ^ The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser. Vol. LXVII, no. 2028. 20 May 1899. p. 1154. Retrieved 17 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ a b "Former Members Queensland Parliament". Retrieved 17 March 2016.
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- ^ "MR. M. BATTERSBY". The Week. Vol. XLVII, no. 1, 221. Brisbane. 19 May 1899. p. 11. Retrieved 23 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- The Telegraph. No. 8, 265. Brisbane. 16 May 1899. p. 5. Retrieved 15 January 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
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