William Moore (Queensland politician)
Australian politician
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William John Harlin Moore (10 September 1866 - 14 October 1933) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
William Moore | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Murilla | |
| In office 28 May 1898 – 27 August 1904 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Scott |
| In office 18 May 1907 – 2 Oct 1909 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Scott |
| Succeeded by | Godfrey Morgan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William John Harlin Moore 10 September 1866 |
| Died | 14 October 1933 (aged 67) |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Party | Ministerial |
Other political affiliations | Opposition |
| Spouse | Lillian Mary O'Hara |
| Occupation | Pastoral farmer |
Early life
Moore was born at Boort Cottage, Brighton, Victoria, the son of John Moore and his wife Charlotte (née Harlin).[2] He was educated at Ipswich State and Boys' Grammar Schools and in Queensland and Hurstville College in New South Wales. He was a stock buyer for the Queensland Mercantile Company in 1885 and then took up pastoral pursuits.
He married Lillian Mary O'Hara. Moore died in October 1933[1] and his funeral moved from the funeral parlour of Alex Gow at Petrie Bight to the Toowong Cemetery.[3]
Public life
Moore won the seat of Murilla in the Queensland Legislative Assembly at the by-election in 1898 to replace Hugh Nelson who had been appointed to the Legislative Council. He held the seat until 1904 when he did not stand.[4]
He was returned as member again however at the 1907 state election and retired two years later.