John MacFarlane (Queensland politician)
| John MacFarlane | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Rockhampton | |
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In office 20 November 1877 – 15 November 1878 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Buzacott |
| Succeeded by | William Rea |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Leichhardt | |
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In office 17 April 1879 – 10 April 1880 Serving with John Scott | |
| Preceded by | William Paul |
| Succeeded by | Albrecht Feez |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
John MacFarlane 1823 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died |
10 April 1880 (aged 57) Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | South Rockhampton Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Donovan (m.1946), Margaret O'Brien (m.1965) |
| Occupation | Stock and station agent |
| Religion | Baptist |
John MacFarlane (1823 – 10 April 1880) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Biography
MacFarlane was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of David Macfarlane and his wife Margaret (née Gibb).[1] He arrived in Victoria around 1840 where he engaged in Squatting pursuits. In 1865 he moved to Queensland and as a member of a Victorian firm, took up Oakey Creek run on the Mackenzie River in Central Queensland]]. Like most stations in the area it proved unsuitable for sheep and after four years he moved to Rockhampton where he established a successful stock and station agent.[2]
He died of diabetes in April of 1880[2] and was buried in the South Rockhampton Cemetery.[3]
Public career
MacFarlane was an alderman in Rockhampton from 1874 until 1880 including being the mayor from 1876-1878. He entered state politics as the member for Rockhampton in 1877 following the resignation of Charles Buzacott He resigned from the assembly a year later but in 1879 he became the member for Leichhardt and held the seat until his death in 1880.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- 1 2 "DEATH OF MR. JOHN MACFARLANE.". Morning Bulletin XXV, (3777) (Queensland, Australia). 12 April 1880. p. 2. Retrieved 9 April 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ South Rockhampton Cemetery Burial Index — Rockhampton Regional Council Retrieved 9 April 2016.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Buzacott |
Member for Rockhampton 1877–1878 |
Succeeded by William Rea |
| Preceded by William Paul |
Member for Leichhardt 1879–1880 Served alongside: John Scott |
Succeeded by Albrecht Feez |