David Scott (Tasmanian politician)
David Scott (1837 – 11 January 1893) was an Australian politician.
David Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for South Launceston | |
| In office 26 July 1886 – May 1891 | |
| Preceded by | William Hartnoll |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Sutton |
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for North Launceston | |
| In office 9 September 1892 – 11 January 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Lette |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Fowler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1837 Broughty Ferry, Scotland |
| Died | 11 January 1893 (aged 55–56) Launceston, Tasmania |
Scott was born in Broughty Ferry in Scotland in 1837. In 1886 he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly, representing the seat of South Launceston. He served until his defeat in 1891. He returned to Parliament in September 1892 after winning a by-election for North Launceston, but died four months later in January 1893.[1]
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