William Pattison (politician)
Queensland Legislative Assembly for Rockhampton | |
|---|---|
| In office 5 May 1888 – 13 May 1893 Serving with Archibald Archer | |
| Preceded by | William Higson |
| Succeeded by | George Curtis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 May 1830 Grazier |
Hon. William Pattison (23 May 1830 – 8 June 1896)Queensland Legislative Assembly.[2]
Early life
Pattison was born in
In August 1864, Pattison went to Queensland, and commenced business at
Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company
.
Politics
Pattison, who has been
Mayor of Rockhampton, succeeded Archibald Archer in the representation of Blackall in 1886, was elected for Rockhampton in 1888, and was a minister without portfolio in the Thomas McIlwraith ministry from June to November 1888. On the reconstitution of the Ministry he was Colonial Treasurer under Boyd Dunlop Morehead from November 1888 to November 1889,[3] when he resigned the Treasurership. He was minister without portfolio till the retirement of the Morehead Government in August 1890.[2]
Later life
In June 1893 Pattison donated £1000 to erect St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Rockhampton.[4]
Pattison died in 1896 and was buried in South Rockhampton Cemetery.[5]
References
- ^
Stoodley, June. "Pattison, William (1830–1896)". OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
- ^ a b c Mennell, Philip (1892). . The Dictionary of Australasian Biography. London: Hutchinson & Co – via Wikisource.
- ^ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ "St Andrew's Presbyterian Church (entry 600785)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ South Rockhampton Cemetery (Rockhampton General Cemetery) Index — Rockhampton Regional Council. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
