| Walter Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burnett | |
| In office 7 November 1871 – 20 November 1873Serving with John Bramston | |
| Preceded by | Berkeley Moreton |
| Succeeded by | Francis Ivory |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Mulgrave | |
| In office 20 November 1873 – 21 November 1878 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Thomas McIlwraith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Scott c. 1844 Castlereagh River, New South Wales Colony |
| Died | 7 October 1890 (aged 46) Taromeo, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Squatter-conservative |
| Spouse | Mary Catherine Martin (m.1875) |
| Occupation | Station proprietor |
Walter Scott (1844 – 7 October 1890) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. To the people of Bundaberg, he was known as "Honest George".
Biography
Scott was born at Castlereagh River, New South Wales, the son of Simon Scott and his wife Christina (née Swanson). After his arrival in Queensland he was a station proprietor and manager.
In 1875, he married Mary Catherine Martin and together had three sons and two daughters. Scott died in October 1890 at Taromeo.
Public career
Scott represented the Queensland Legislative Assembly seats of Burnett from 1871 until 1873 and Mulgrave from 1873 until 1878.
References
- ^ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. XLVII, no. 10, 215. Queensland, Australia. 10 October 1890. p. 4. Retrieved 11 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byBerkeley Moreton | Member for Burnett 1871–1873 Served alongside: John Bramston |
Succeeded byFrancis Ivory |
| New seat | Member for Mulgrave 1873–1878 |
Succeeded byThomas McIlwraith |