William Brookes (New South Wales politician)
He migrated to Australia around 1854 and settled near Newcastle. Although he was referred to as "Dr Brookes", he was not practising medicine at this time. In 1869 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Northumberland, serving until his defeat in 1872.[1]
William Brookes was an Australian politician.
References
- "Dr William Brookes". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
| New South Wales Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Atkinson Tighe |
Member for Northumberland 1869–1872 |
Succeeded by James Hannell |
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