William Thorn (Queensland politician)
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William Thorn M.L.A, 1894
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Aubigny |
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| In office 4 August 1894 – 27 August 1904 |
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| Preceded by | William Lovejoy |
| Succeeded by | John O'Brien |
| In office 5 February 1908 – 27 April 1912 |
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| Preceded by | Donald McIntyre |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Luke |
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| Born | William Thorn 3 September 1852 Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Crows Nest, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Opposition |
| Spouse(s) | Georgina Ord (m.1876 d.1943) |
| Relations | George Thorn Sr. (father), George Thorn Jr. (brother), Henry Thorn (brother), John Thorn (brother) |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Religion | Church of England |
William Thorn was a grazier and politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Early life
William Thorn was born in September 1852 in Ipswich, Queensland, the son of George Thorn and his wife Jane, née Hancock.[1]
Politics
William Thorn was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Aubigny from 1894 to 1904 and again from 1908 to 1912.[2][3]
Later life
William Thorn died on 1 February 1935 at his son's pastoral property Milford Rocks, Crows Nest, Queensland[1][4] and was buried in Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery.[5]
References
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External links
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| Preceded by | Member for Aubigny 1894–1904 |
Succeeded by John O'Brien |
| Preceded by | Member for Aubigny 1908–1912 |
Succeeded by Alfred Luke |
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