Alfred Hubbard (mayor)

Alfred Hubbard was born in England about 1812–1813, the son of Nathaniel and Rebecca Hubbard.[1]

Alfred arrived in Brisbane in about 1860.[2]

In 1875, Alfred Hubbard was living as a freeholder in Wharf Street, Brisbane.[3]

Alfred Hubbard died aged 74 years on 2 Feb 1887 at his residence "The Poplars" at Labrador, Southport, Queensland following an illness of 2 years;[1][2][4] he was survived by his widow Elizabeth.[5]

In 1871 Alfred Hubbard was a shopkeeper in Queen Street.[6]

In 1876 at the Brisbane Exhibition, Alfred Hubbard won second prize with his Little Wanzer in the sewing machine competition.[7]

In 1874 Alfred Hubbard was a member of the Brisbane Hospital Committee.[8]

Alfred Hubbard served as an alderman of North Ward on the Brisbane Municipal Council from 1875 to 1879 and was elected mayor of Brisbane in 1877 – 1878.[9]

He served on the following committees:[9]

• Finance Committee 1875
• Legislative Committee 1875 – 1878
• Improvement Committee 1877, 1878

In 1876 Alfred Hubbard was sworn in as a magistrate in Brisbane.[10]

In April 1879, Alfred Hubbard resigned as an alderman and from the Local Health Committee.[11]

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