William Harding (politician)

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William Harding
William St John Harding - Queensland Politician.png
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Rockhampton North
In office
13 May 1893 – 4 April 1896
Preceded by Rees Jones
Succeeded by James Stewart
Personal details
Born William St John Harding
(1835-01-01)1 January 1835
County Cork, Ireland
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Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
Resting place South Rockhampton Cemetery
Nationality Irish Australian
Political party Independent
Spouse(s) Roma Catherine Berry
Occupation Grazier
Religion Church of England

William St John Harding (1 January 1835 - 26 December 1903) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Biography

Harding was born at County Cork, Ireland, the son of William Seymore St.John Harding. On arrival in Queensland he acquired grazing farms.

He was married to Roma Catherine Berry and died in Rockhampton on Boxing Day, 1903 and buried in the South Rockhampton Cemetery.[2]

Public life

Harding, an Independent, won the seat of Rockhampton North at the 1893 Queensland colonial election. He held it for one term, losing at the 1896 Queensland colonial election.[1]

References

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  2. South Rockhampton Cemetery Burial IndexRockhampton Regional Council. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by Member for Rockhampton North
1893–1896
Succeeded by
James Stewart