Robert Harrison Smith

The Hon
Robert Smith
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Bowen
In office
19 May 1888 – 11 March 1902
Preceded by Charles E. Chubb
Succeeded by Francis Kenna
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
In office
4 May 1904 – 11 November 1911
Personal details
Born Robert Harrison Smith
1848
Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland
Died

1911 (aged 62–63)


Toowong, Queensland, Australia

Resting place Toowong Cemetery
Nationality Irish Australian
Political party Ministerial
Spouse(s) Ada Cecil Fulchier (m.1889)
Alma mater Queen's College, Belfast
Occupation Auctioneer
Religion Church of England

Robert Harrison Smith (1848 – 11 November 1911) was a member of both the Queensland Legislative Council and the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Early life

Smith was born in 1848 at Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland to John Smith and his wife Mary (née Monaghan). He was educated at local schools before attending Queen's College, Belfast. He worked as an auctioneer and after his arrival in Queensland, Australia, was a member of the Queensland Garrison Artillery.[1]

Political career

At the 1888 colonial election, Smith successfully stood for the seat of Bowen, defeating Mr Collings.[2] He held the seat for fourteen years before retiring at the 1902 state election.[1][3]

Two years later, Smith was appointed by premier Arthur Morgan[4] to the Queensland Legislative Council, remaining there until his death in 1911.[1]

Personal life

In 1889, Smith married Ada Cecil Fulchier at Sydney and together had 2 children.[1] He died in November 1911,[1] and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "The General Election.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 21 May 1888. p. 6. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  3. ↑ "BOWEN.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 12 March 1902. p. 5. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  5. ↑ Smith Robert Harrison — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
Charles E. Chubb		 Member for Bowen
1888–1902 		Succeeded by
Francis Kenna
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