William Graham (Queensland politician)
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The Hon William Graham |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Darling Downs |
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In office 23 March 1875 – 26 November 1878 |
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| Preceded by | Edward Wienholt |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
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In office 5 August 1880 – 12 June 1892 |
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William Graham 11 November 1836 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 12 June 1892 (aged 55) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Spouse(s) | Louisa Elizabeth Kent (m.1861 d.1914) |
| Relations | John Sargent Turner (brother-in-law) |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
William Graham was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
William Graham was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Darling Downs at a by-election on 23 March 1875. He held the seat until 26 November 1878 when he made a last-minute decision to not contest the 1878 election.
Graham was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 5 August 1880. Being a lifetime appointment, he served until his death on 7 June 1892. Graham was buried in the Toowong Cemetery.
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