Archibald Berdmore Buchanan
Archibald Berdmore Brine Buchanan (9 January 1823 – 30 March 1883) [1] was both a member of the Queensland Legislative Council and the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[2]
Archibald Buchanan | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Mitchell | |
| In office 8 February 1870 – 14 February 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Lamb |
| Succeeded by | John Handy |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Warrego | |
| In office 9 September 1871 – 1 December 1873 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas McIlwraith |
| Succeeded by | William Walsh |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 2 January 1874 – 6 June 1878 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Archibald Berdmore Brine Buchanan 9 January 1823 London, England |
| Died | 30 March 1883 (aged 60) Rome, Italy |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Occupation | Pastoralist, Company director |
Early life
Buchanan was born in London, England in 1823 to William and Charlotte Buchanan.[1] On his arrival in Australia, He became a partner in a general store in Taradale, Victoria[1] before moving to Queensland and leasing Chinchilla and Wongongera stations on the Darling Downs.[2] In the early 1870s he became a director at Queensland National Bank.[1]
Politics
Entering politics in 1870, Buchanan won the seat of Mitchell but resigned after being a member for only six or seven days. In 1871, Buchanan won the seat of Warrego, and remained in the position for two years.[2]
In 1874, Buchanan was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council. Buchanan held the seat until 1878.[2]
Later life
After resigning his seat in the Council, Buchanan he left for England to establish the London branch of the Queensland National Bank.[3] He did not return to Queensland, dying in Rome, Italy, on 30 March 1883.[1][4]
References
- Archibald Berdmore Brine BUCHANAN (1823-1883) Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine — Clan Buchanan. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- "THE QUEENSLAND NATIONAL BANK, LIMITED". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 27 July 1883. p. 5. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 18 June 1883. p. 6. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by Edward Lamb |
Member for Mitchell 1870 |
Succeeded by John Handy |
| Preceded by Thomas McIlwraith |
Member for Warrego 1871–1873 |
Succeeded by William Walsh |