Henry Turner (Queensland politician)
| The Hon Henry Turner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Rockhampton North | |
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In office 29 June 1901 – 17 October 1901 | |
| Preceded by | James Stewart |
| Succeeded by | John Linnett |
|
In office 11 March 1902 – 18 May 1907 | |
| Preceded by | John Linnett |
| Succeeded by | James Brennan |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
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In office 3 July 1907 – 23 March 1922 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Henry Turner 10 November 1844 Aynho, Northamptonshire, England |
| Died |
9 August 1932 (aged 87) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Political party | Labour Party/Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Louisa Brown (d.1893) |
| Occupation | Meatworker |
| Religion | Church of England |
Henry Turner (10 November 1844 – 9 August 1932) was a member of both the member of both the Queensland Legislative Council and the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Early life
Turner was born in November 1844 at Aynho, Northamptonshire, to Thomas Turner and his wife Leah (née Fathers).[1] Upon arriving in Rockhampton he worked at the local Meatworks for many years where he began to take an active interest in the labour movement.[2]
Political career
Upon the resignation of James Stewart to stand for a senate seat in the 1901 federal election,[3] Turner, representing the Labour Party, contested the subsequent by-election in June of that year and defeated the Ministerial candidate, John Linnett.[4] The election outcome was successfully challenged in the courts by Linnett and he was declared duly elected.[5]
Turner once again won the seat at the 1902 state election[6] and remained the sitting member till his resignation in May 1907. Two months later, Premier William Kidston appointed Turner to the Legislative Council,[7] staying there until the Council was abolished in March 1922.[1]
Personal life
Turner married Louisa Brown[1] (d.1893)[8] and together had 5 children.[1] He subsequently married Ida Martha Ridgewell (b. 29 March 1879; d. 1965) and they had two children, Gwendoline Ida (1911-1975) and Geoffrey Ridgewell (1918-1998).
Henry died in Brisbane in 1932 and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[9]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ↑ "Mr. H. Turner.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 10 August 1932. p. 14. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ↑ 1901 Senate – Psephos. Retrieved 29 March.
- ↑ "NORTH ROCKHAMPTON ELECTION.". The Morning Bulletin. Rockhampton, Qld.: National Library of Australia. 24 June 1901. p. 4. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ↑ "ROCKHAMPTON NORTH ELECTION.". The Morning Bulletin. Rockhampton, Qld.: National Library of Australia. 15 October 1901. p. 5. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ↑ "ROCKHAMPTON NORTH.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 12 March 1902. p. 6. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ↑ "STATE GOVERNMENT.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 4 July 1907. p. 5. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ↑ Search death historical records – Births, deaths, marriages and divorces. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ↑ Turner Henry – Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Stewart |
Member for Rockhampton North 1901 |
Succeeded by John Linnett |
| Preceded by John Linnett |
Member for Rockhampton North 1902–1907 |
Succeeded by James Brennan |