William Carter (Australian politician)

William Carter
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Fitzroy
In office
11 May 1929  11 Jun 1932
Preceded by Harold Hartley
Succeeded by Jens Peterson
Personal details
Born William Edward Carter
(1899-02-28)28 February 1899
Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia
Died 24 August 1969(1969-08-24) (aged 70)
Rosalie, Queensland, Australia
Resting place Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery
Nationality Australian
Political party CPNP
Spouse(s) Margaret McNae (m.1927)
Occupation Publican
Religion Church of England

William Edward Carter (28 February 1899 – 24 August 1969) was a publican and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Biography

Carter was born at Mount Morgan, Queensland, to parents Joseph Carter and his wife Clara Jane (née Vickers). He attended State Schools in Mount Morgan and Red Hill and from 1916 up until he entered politics he worked for Queensland Rail. After his retirement from politics he managed a hotel in Sydney from 1941 until 1967.[1]

On the 9th Mar 1927 he married Margaret McNae. He died at Rosalie in 1969[1] and was buried at the Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery.[2]

Political career

Carter, for the CPNP, won the state seat of Fitzroy in 1929 but did not contest the seat in 1932.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  2. Deceased Search Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
Harold Hartley
Member for Fitzroy
19291932
Succeeded by
Jens Peterson
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