William Higson
| William Higson | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Rockhampton |
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| In office 17 August 1883 – 5 May 1888 Serving with John Ferguson |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Macdonald-Paterson |
| Succeeded by | William Pattison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Kay Higson February 1843 Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 22 March 1931 (aged 88) Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | South Rockhampton Cemetery |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Fryer Thrussell (m.1866 d.1925) |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Religion | Church of England |
William Kay Higson (1843-1931) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Early life and education
The son of Thomas and Mary (nee Kay) Higgson, he was born in Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England and educated in Yorkshire
Pre-parliamentary career
In 1865 Higson set up a business as a fruiterer. He later became a produce and railway contract merchant before establishing himself as a general merchant until he retired 1914. Alderman Rockhampton;
Political life
Higson was an alderman in the city of Rockhampton and represented Rockhampton in the Legislative Assembly from 1883-1888. In 1890 he was elected Mayor of Rockhampton.[2]
He was a member of the Committee of Rockhampton Jockey Club and raced several champion horses at Callaghan Park.[2]
References
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by | Member for Rockhampton 1883–1888 Served alongside: John Ferguson |
Succeeded by William Pattison |
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