Edward Palmer (Australian politician)
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Edward Palmer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burke | |
| In office 5 October 1883 – 19 May 1888 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Sheaffe |
| Succeeded by | Ernest Hunter |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Carpentaria | |
| In office 26 May 1888 – 25 May 1893 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | George Phillips |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Palmer 8 March 1842 |
| Died | 3 May 1899 (aged 57) |
| Resting place | South Rockhampton Cemetery |
| Occupation | Pastoralist, politician |
Edward Palmer (8 March 1842 – 3 May 1899)[1] was an Australian pastoralist and conservative Queensland politician.
Palmer was born in Sydney. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Burke from 1883 to 1888, a member for Carpentaria from 1888 to 1893, and a member for Flinders from 1889 to 1896. He was a supporter of Thomas McIlwraith.[2] Palmer is today best known as the author of the frequently cited reminiscences 'Early Days in North Queensland'.[3]
Palmer died in 1899 and was buried in South Rockhampton Cemetery.[4]
