William Bertram (politician)

William Bertram (11 January 1875 – 11 June 1957) was an Australian politician. He was the Labor member for Maree in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1912 to 1929. He served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1920 to 1929.[1] His grandson, Harold Lowes, was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly from 1974 to 1977.[2]

William Bertram
Speaker of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
In office
9 January 1920 – 11 May 1929
Preceded byWilliam Lennon
Succeeded byCharles Taylor
ConstituencyMaree
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Maree
In office
27 April 1912 – 11 May 1929
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byGeorge Tedman
Personal details
Born
William Bertram

(1875-01-11)11 January 1875
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died11 June 1957(1957-06-11) (aged 82)
Coorparoo, Queensland, Australia
Political partyLabor
OccupationUnion organizer

References
  1. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  2. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2015.


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