William Lovejoy
Australian politician
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William Thomas Lovejoy (1849 – 24 August 1913)[1] was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[2]
1849
William Lovejoy | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Aubigny | |
| In office 29 April 1893 – 18 July 1894 | |
| Preceded by | James Campbell |
| Succeeded by | William Thorn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Thomas Lovejoy 1849 |
| Died | 1913 (aged 63–64) |
| Resting place | Dalby Monumental Cemetery |
| Party | Opposition |
| Spouse | Annie Wockner (Klockner?) (d.1942) |
| Occupation | Publican |
Early life
Politics
Winning the seat of Aubigny in 1893,[3] Lovejoy served just 15 months before having to resign in 1894 due to his insolvency.[2]
Though he served as one of the Labour Farmers' representatives, he disavowed the extremists, promising to support the government "in all good measures for the benefit of farmers".[3]
His opponent in the election was William Thorn, a representative in support of Opposition policy.[3]
Later life
Lovejoy became host of the Travellers Home Hotel in Toowoomba and then built The Pioneers Arms, the first hotel in Goombungee. His last home was Spring Grove in the Bell area of the Darling downs.[2] Lovejoy died in 1913 and was buried in Dalby Monumental Cemetery.[1]