Arthur Francis (politician)

Arthur Francis
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for East Moreton
In office
1 July 1867  17 February 1870
Serving with James Garrick, John Douglas, Henry Jordan
Preceded by George Edmondstone
Succeeded by Robert Atkin
Personal details
Born Arthur Morley Francis
1828
Churchover, Warwickshire, England
Died 11 May 1902 (aged 73-74)
Sherwood, Queensland, Australia
Resting place Francis Lookout
Nationality English Australian
Spouse(s) Angela Powell
Occupation Journalist, Police magistrate
Religion Church of England

Arthur Morley Francis was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Personal

Birth Date: 1828

Death Date: 11 May 1902

Religion: Church of England

Early life

Arthur arrived in Brisbane in 1862 and bought 70 acres of land at Corinda. Arthur was elected to represent East Moreton in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland in 1867.

Later life

Arthur was appointed police magistrate in 1876 and served in many places in the western district.

References

  1. "Former Member of Queensland Parliament". Francis, Arthur Morley. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
George Edmondstone
Member for East Moreton
18671870
Served alongside: James Garrick, John Douglas, Henry Jordan
Succeeded by
Robert Atkin
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