Walter Scott (1844 – 7 October 1890) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. To the people of Bundaberg, he was known as "Honest George".[1]
Walter Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burnett | |
| In office 7 November 1871 – 20 November 1873 Serving with John Bramston | |
| Preceded by | Berkeley Moreton |
| Succeeded by | Francis Ivory |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Mulgrave | |
| In office 20 November 1873 – 21 November 1878 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Thomas McIlwraith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Scott c. 1844 Castlereagh River, New South Wales Colony |
| Died | 7 October 1890 (aged 46) Taromeo, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Squatter-conservative |
| Spouse | Mary Catherine Martin (m.1875) |
| Occupation | Station proprietor |
Biography edit
Scott was born at Castlereagh River, New South Wales, the son of Simon Scott and his wife Christina (née Swanson). After his arrival in Queensland he was a station proprietor and manager.[1]
In 1875, he married Mary Catherine Martin and together had three sons and two daughters.[1] Scott died in October 1890 at Taromeo.[2]
Public career edit
Scott represented the Queensland Legislative Assembly seats of Burnett from 1871 until 1873 and Mulgrave from 1873 until 1878.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- ^ "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. XLVII, no. 10, 215. Queensland, Australia. 10 October 1890. p. 4. Retrieved 11 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.