William Thorn (Queensland politician)
For other people of the same name, see William Thorn.
| William Thorn | |
|---|---|
 William Thorn M.L.A, 1894 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Aubigny | |
|
In office 4 August 1894 – 27 August 1904 | |
| Preceded by | William Lovejoy |
| Succeeded by | John O'Brien |
|
In office 5 February 1908 – 27 April 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Donald McIntyre |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Luke |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
William Thorn 3 September 1852 Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
| Died |
1 February 1935 (aged 82) Crows Nest, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Opposition |
| Spouse(s) | Georgina Ord (m.1876 d.1943) |
| Relations | George Thorn Sr. (father), George Thorn Jr. (brother), Henry Thorn (brother), John Thorn (brother) |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Religion | Church of England |
William Thorn was a grazier and politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Early life
William Thorn was born in September 1852 in Ipswich, Queensland, the son of George Thorn and his wife Jane, née Hancock.[1]
Politics
William Thorn was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Aubigny from 1894 to 1904 and again from 1908 to 1912.[2][3]
Later life
William Thorn died on 1 February 1935 at his son's pastoral property Milford Rocks, Crows Nest, Queensland[1][4] and was buried in Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 Unidentified (1894), William M. Thorn, M.L.A, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland, retrieved 18 February 2015
- ↑ "Part 2.19 - Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2012-2015: The 54th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ "Part 2.21 - Representatives of Queensland State Electorates 1860-2015" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2012-2015: The 54th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ "MR. W. THORN DEAD.". Sunday Mail (Brisbane) (Qld. : 1926 - 1954) (Brisbane) (Qld.: National Library of Australia). 3 February 1935. p. 3. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ↑ Thorn William — Toowoomba Regional Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to William Thorn. |
- "Milford Rocks' unique features". Queensland Country Life. 6 November 2011. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. — description of the Milford Rocks property in 2011
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Lovejoy |
Member for Aubigny 1894–1904 |
Succeeded by John O'Brien |
| Preceded by Donald McIntyre |
Member for Aubigny 1908–1912 |
Succeeded by Alfred Luke |
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