Arthur Horatio Parnell
| The Hon Arthur Parnell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
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In office 3 March 1908 – 23 March 1922 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Arthur Horatio Parnell 14 October 1852 Pimlico, London, England |
| Died |
4 April 1933 (aged 76) Taringa, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Elizabeth Esther Warry (m.1877 d.1896) |
| Alma mater | St. Mark's College, Chelsea |
| Occupation | Butcher, barrister, general store manager, bullocky |
| Religion | Methodist |
Arthur Horatio Parnell (14 October 1852 – 4 April 1933) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
Early years
Parnell was born at Pimlico, London, to Horatio Inglis Parnell and his wife Louisa (née Davis).[1] He attended St. John's College, Battersea before going on to St. Mark's College, Chelsea and in 1871, his family sailed to Australia aboard the Light Brigade.[2] Within a few weeks of having arrived, his father died in Rockhampton.[2]
Parnell started work at a station in the St Lawrence area of Queensland and later managed a general store in Peak Downs. He eventually ran his own general store and two of his sons continued on the business.[2]
Political career
Parnell began his political career in local councils. He was a member of the Livingstone Shire Council, and chairman of both the Kargoolnah and Barcaldine Divisional Boards.[1]
As an independent, Parnell contested the seat of Barcoo in the 1893 colonial election but was defeated by the Labour candidate, George Kerr.[3] He moved to Rockhampton and was often asked to once again stand for election at a state level but always refused[2] and instead became of member of the Rockhampton Council in 1902, eventually going on to be mayor in 1904 and 1907.[1]
In March 1908, he was appointed by William Kidston to the Queensland Legislative Council and served for 14 years until the Council was abolished in March 1922.[1] By then he had virtually retired from politics and was living at Taringa in Brisbane, having moved there in 1913.[2]
Personal life
On 24 May 1877, Parnell married Barbara Elizabeth Esther Warry (d.1896) and together had 10 children.[1] Survived by three sons, four daughters and a step-daughter, Parnell died at his home in April 1933.[2] His funeral was a private affair and proceeded from his Taringa home to the Toowong Cemetery.[4][5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "OBITUARY.". The Brisbane Courier (National Library of Australia). 5 April 1933. p. 13. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ↑ "GENERAL ELECTION.". The Brisbane Courier (National Library of Australia). 22 May 1893. p. 6. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ↑ "Family Notices.". The Brisbane Courier (National Library of Australia). 5 April 1933. p. 10. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ↑ Parnell Arthur Horatio – Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 26 March 2015.