John Stevenson (Queensland politician)
John Stevenson (1843 - 15 August 1912) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
John Stevenson | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Clermont | |
| In office 4 February 1876 – 22 November 1878 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Graham |
| Succeeded by | William Fowles |
| In office 5 May 1888 – 6 May 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Wallace |
| Succeeded by | John Cross |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Normanby | |
| In office 5 December 1878 – 5 May 1888 | |
| Preceded by | George Fox |
| Succeeded by | John Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Stevenson 1843 Perth, Scotland |
| Died | 15 August 1912 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | South Brisbane Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Palmer |
| Occupation | Cattle station manager |
Politics
This cartoon was drawn in response to Stevenson's proposal to built a rabbit-proof fence along the New South Wales border.
John Stevenson was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Clermont in a by-election on 4 February 1876. He held the seat until the 1878 colonial election.[1][2]
He was then elected in Normanby on 5 December 1878, which he held until 5 May 1888 (the 1888 election).[1][2]
He was then elected again in Clermont on 5 May 1888, which he held until 6 May 1893 (the 1893 election).[1][2]
Stevenson died in Brisbane in 1912 and was buried in South Brisbane Cemetery.[3]
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References
- "Part 2.15 – Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860–2017 and the Legislative Council 1860–1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2015–2017: The 55th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Archived from the original on 26 April 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2015.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
- "Representatives of Queensland State Electorates 1860-2017" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2012-2017: The 55th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Archived from the original on 27 April 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2015.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
- Stevenson John Archived 23 January 2015 at the Wayback Machine — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by Charles Graham |
Member for Clermont 1876–1878 |
Succeeded by William Fowles |
| Preceded by George Fox |
Member for Normanby 1878–1888 |
Succeeded by John Murray |
| Preceded by Donald Wallace |
Member for Clermont 1888–1893 |
Succeeded by John Cross |
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