Robert Fraser (politician)
Bob Fraser | |
|---|---|
Thomas MacDonald-Paterson | |
| Preceded by | John Kingsbury |
| Succeeded by | Edward Forrest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Fraser c. 1843 Scottish Australian |
| Political party | Ministerialist |
| Spouse | Emily Wherry |
| Occupation | Draper |
Robert Fraser (c. 1843 – 9 September 1918) was a
Early years
Fraser was born in
He arrived in Brisbane in 1878 and began work with D. L. Brown and Co. where he worked in the woolen section of their department store. From 1888 he ran his own drapery business for twenty years until his retirement in 1908.[1]
Political career
Fraser first entered politics in 1891 as an alderman in Brisbane and remained on the council until 1906. During this time, he was Mayor of Brisbane from 1894 until 1895.[1]
He stood as a candidate for the two member seat of
Fraser held the seat for three years before being defeated Edward Forrest by at the 1899 elections.[3]
Personal life
Fraser married Emily Wherry in Scotland and together had three daughters.
Fraser died in Brisbane in September 1918.[1] His funeral proceeded from "Graceville", in Dean Street, Toowong to the Toowong Cemetery.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 23 March 1896. p. 5. Archivedfrom the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 13 March 1899. p. 5. Archivedfrom the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ The Telegraph. Brisbane: National Library of Australia. 10 September 1918. p. 2. Archivedfrom the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 10 September 1918. p. 6. Archivedfrom the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ Fraser Robert — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 26 April 2015.