William Harding (politician)

William St John Harding (1 January 1835 - 26 December 1903) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

William Harding
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Rockhampton North
In office
13 May 1893  4 April 1896
Preceded byRees Jones
Succeeded byJames Stewart
Personal details
Born
William St John Harding

(1835-01-01)1 January 1835
County Cork, Ireland
Died26 December 1903(1903-12-26) (aged 68)
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
Resting placeSouth Rockhampton Cemetery
NationalityIrish Australian
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Roma Catherine Berry
OccupationGrazier

Biography

Harding was born at County Cork, Ireland, the son of William Seymore St.John Harding. On arrival in Queensland he acquired grazing farms.

He was married to Roma Catherine Berry and died in Rockhampton on Boxing Day, 1903 and buried in the South Rockhampton Cemetery.[2]

Public life

Harding, an Independent, won the seat of Rockhampton North at the 1893 Queensland colonial election. He held it for one term, losing at the 1896 Queensland colonial election.[1]

References

Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
Rees Jones
Member for Rockhampton North
18931896
Succeeded by
James Stewart
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