Hugh Nelson (Australian politician)
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Sir Hugh Muir Nelson, KCMG PC (31 December 1833 – 1 January 1906) was an Australian politician who was Premier of Queensland from 1893 to 1898.[1]
Quick Facts The Right HonourableSir Hugh NelsonKCMG,, 11th Premier of Queensland ...
Sir Hugh Nelson KCMG, | |
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11th Premier of Queensland | |
In office 27 October 1893 – 13 April 1898 | |
Preceded by | Sir Thomas McIlwraith |
Succeeded by | Thomas Joseph Byrnes |
Constituency | Murilla |
17th Treasurer of Queensland | |
In office 27 March 1893 – 2 March 1898 | |
Preceded by | Thomas McIlwraith |
Succeeded by | Robert Philp |
Constituency | Murilla |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Northern Downs | |
In office 7 September 1883 – 28 April 1888 | |
Preceded by | George Thorn Jr |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Murilla | |
In office 28 April 1888 – 13 April 1898 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | William Moore |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
In office 13 April 1898 – 1 January 1906 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1833-12-31)31 December 1833 Kilmarnock, Scotland, UK |
Died | 1 January 1906(1906-01-01) (aged 72) Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
Resting place | Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery |
Political party | Ministerialist |
Spouse | Janet McIntyre |
Relations | William Nelson (father) |
Occupation | Dairy farmer, Sheep breeder, Station Hand |
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