Walter Scott (Queensland politician)

Walter Scott (1844 - 7 October 1890) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. To the people of Bundaberg, he was known as "Honest George".[1]

Walter Scott
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burnett
In office 7 November 1871 – 20 November 1873 Serving with John Bramston
Preceded by	Berkeley Moreton
Succeeded by	Francis Ivory
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Mulgrave
In office 20 November 1873 – 21 November 1878
Preceded by	New seat
Succeeded by	Thomas McIlwraith
Personal details
Born	Walter Scott 1844 Castlereagh River, New South Wales, Australia
Died	7 October 1890 (aged 46) Taromeo, Queensland, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Squatter-conservative
Spouse(s)	Mary Catherine Martin (m.1875)
Occupation	Station proprietor

Biography

Scott was born at Castlereagh River, New South Wales, the son of Simon Scott and his wife Christina (née Swanson). After his arrival in Queensland he was a station proprietor and manager.[1]

In 1875, he married Mary Catherine Martin and together had three sons and two daughters.[1] Scott died in October 1890 at Taromeo.[2]

Public career

Scott represented the Queensland Legislative Assembly seats of Burnett from 1871 until 1873 and Mulgrave from 1873 until 1878.[1]

References

1. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
2. "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier. XLVII (10, 215). Queensland, Australia. 10 October 1890. p. 4. Retrieved 11 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.