George Fox (Australian politician)
George Fox was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
George Fox | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Clermont | |
| In office 19 April 1877 – 5 December 1878 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar de Satge |
| Succeeded by | John Stevenson |
| In office 13 April 1901 – 27 January 1914 | |
| Preceded by | John Murray |
| Succeeded by | Edward Archer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Fox 1835 Croydon, Surrey, England |
| Died | 27 January 1914 (aged 78-79) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | South Brisbane Cemetery |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Political party | Ministerialist |
| Other political affiliations | Opposition |
| Spouse(s) | Annie Milburn Elliott (m.1867 d.1924) |
| Occupation | Gold miner, Meatworks owner |
Life
George Fox was born in 1835 at Croydon, Surrey, England and died in office in Queensland 27 January 1914.[1] Details on George Fox MLA death are available.[2]
Politics
He represented the electoral district of Electoral district of Normanby (Queensland) from 19 Apr 1877 to 27 Jan 1914.[1]
A further obituary from the Telegraph, Brisbane, Tuesday 27 January 1914.[3]
Family
He had three sons and one daughter.[1]
References
- "George Fox". Former members register. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- "MR. GEORGE FOX, M.L.A." The Queenslander. 31 January 1914. p. 39. Retrieved 24 June 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- "Death of Mr. G. Fox, M.L.A." The Telegraph. Brisbane. 27 January 1914. p. 6. Retrieved 24 June 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Oscar de Satge |
Member for Clermont 1877–1878 |
Succeeded by John Stevenson |
| Preceded by John Murray |
Member for Clermont 1901–1914 |
Succeeded by Edward Archer |
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