George Curtis (Australian politician)
George Silas Curtis (19 July 1845 – 6 October 1922)[1] was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Queensland Parliament twice, first as the Independent member for Rockhampton in the Legislative Assembly from 1893 to 1902 and then as a conservative member of the Legislative Council from 1914 to 1922.[2]
George Curtis | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Rockhampton | |
| In office 13 May 1893 – 11 March 1902 | |
| Preceded by | William Pattison |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Grant |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 3 July 1914 – 23 March 1922 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Silas Curtis 19 July 1845 Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 6 October 1922 (aged 77) Sydney, Australia |
| Resting place | South Head Cemetery |
| Political party | Opposition |
| Spouse | Dorinda Ann Parker (m. 1875 d. 1914 ) |
| Occupation | Auctioneer |
References
- Curtis, George Silas (1845–1922) – Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
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