Walter Scott (Queensland politician)

Walter Scott (1844 – 7 October 1890) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. To the people of Bundaberg, he was known as "Honest George".[1]

Walter Scott
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Burnett
In office
7 November 1871 – 20 November 1873
Serving with John Bramston
Preceded byBerkeley Moreton
Succeeded byFrancis Ivory
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Mulgrave
In office
20 November 1873 – 21 November 1878
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byThomas McIlwraith
Personal details
Born
Walter Scott

c. 1844
Castlereagh River, New South Wales Colony
Died7 October 1890 (aged 46)
Taromeo, Queensland, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partySquatter-conservative
SpouseMary Catherine Martin (m.1875)
OccupationStation proprietor

Biography

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Scott was born at Castlereagh River, New South Wales, the son of Simon Scott and his wife Christina (née Swanson). After his arrival in Queensland he was a station proprietor and manager.[1]

In 1875, he married Mary Catherine Martin and together had three sons and two daughters.[1] Scott died in October 1890 at Taromeo.[2]

Public career

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Scott represented the Queensland Legislative Assembly seats of Burnett from 1871 until 1873 and Mulgrave from 1873 until 1878.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. XLVII, no. 10, 215. Queensland, Australia. 10 October 1890. p. 4. Retrieved 11 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by Member for Burnett
1871–1873
Served alongside: John Bramston
Succeeded by
New seat Member for Mulgrave
1873–1878
Succeeded by