Alfred Hubbard (mayor)
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Preceded byRichard Kingsford
Succeeded byJohn Heal
BornAlfred Hubbard
1812
1812
Died2 February 1887 (aged 74 or 75)
Alfred Hubbard | |
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| 13th Mayor of Brisbane | |
| In office 1877–1878 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Kingsford |
| Succeeded by | John Heal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfred Hubbard 1812 |
| Died | 2 February 1887 (aged 74 or 75) |
| Resting place | Southport Cemetery |
| Spouse | Elizabeth |
| Occupation | Shopkeeper |
Alfred Hubbard (c. 1812 – 1887) was an alderman and mayor of Brisbane Municipal Council.
Alfred Hubbard was born in England about 1812–1813, the son of Nathaniel and Rebecca Hubbard.[1]
Alfred arrived in Brisbane in about 1860.[2]
In 1875, Alfred Hubbard was living as a freeholder in Wharf Street, Brisbane.[3]
Alfred Hubbard died aged 74 years on 2 Feb 1887 at his residence "The Poplars" at Labrador, Southport, Queensland following an illness of 2 years;[1][2][4] he was survived by his widow Elizabeth.[5]
Business life
In 1871 Alfred Hubbard was a shopkeeper in Queen Street.[6]
In 1876 at the Brisbane Exhibition, Alfred Hubbard won second prize with his Little Wanzer in the sewing machine competition.[7]
