George Martin (Queensland politician)
George Martin (1858 – 14 May 1905) was an auctioneer and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
George Martin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burrum | |
| In office 11 March 1902 – 14 May 1905 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas Tooth |
| Succeeded by | Colin Rankin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Martin 1858 Clarence, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 14 May 1905 (aged 46 or 47) Childers, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Apple Tree Creek Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Annie Brown (m.1887) |
| Occupation | Farmer, auctioneer |
Early days
Martin was born in Clarence, New South Wales, to parents George Martin and his wife Mary (née McPhee). He spent many years in Ballina where he worked as a farmer and also auctioneer.[1] He moved to Childers around 1900 and continued in those trades.[1][2]
Political career
Martin, representing the Labour Party, was the member for Burrum in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1902 until his death three years later.[1]
He was also an alderman in Ballina for many years and Mayor of the town twice.[2]
Personal life
In 1887, Martin married Annie Brown in Ballina and together had two daughters.[1]
A member of the Order of Oddfellows,[1] he died in 1905 and was buried in Apple Tree Creek Cemetery.[3]
References
- "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- "DEATH OF MR. G. MARTIN M.L.A." The Brisbane Courier. 15 May 1905. p. 4. Retrieved 15 February 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- SEARCH THE BUNDABERG CEMETERY Archived 23 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine – Bundaberg Region. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by Nicholas Tooth |
Member for Burrum 1902–1905 |
Succeeded by Colin Rankin |