William Carter (Australian politician)
| William Carter | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Fitzroy | |
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In office 11 May 1929 – 11 Jun 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Hartley |
| Succeeded by | Jens Peterson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
William Edward Carter 28 February 1899 Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia |
| Died |
24 August 1969 (aged 70) Rosalie, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | CPNP |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret McNae (m.1927) |
| Occupation | Publican |
| Religion | Church of England |
William Edward Carter (28 February 1899 – 24 August 1969) was a publican and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Biography
Carter was born at Mount Morgan, Queensland, to parents Joseph Carter and his wife Clara Jane (née Vickers). He attended State Schools in Mount Morgan and Red Hill and from 1916 up until he entered politics he worked for Queensland Rail. After his retirement from politics he managed a hotel in Sydney from 1941 until 1967.[1]
On the 9th Mar 1927 he married Margaret McNae. He died at Rosalie in 1969[1] and was buried at the Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery.[2]
Political career
Carter, for the CPNP, won the state seat of Fitzroy in 1929 but did not contest the seat in 1932.
References
- 1 2 3 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ↑ Deceased Search — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by Harold Hartley |
Member for Fitzroy 1929–1932 |
Succeeded by Jens Peterson |
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