Rome, Thomas

Personal

Rome, Thomas
Birth Date: 1838
Death Date: 14 May 1916 Goring-on-Thames
Family: Sara Elizabeth Thorn on 15 January 1874 in Ipswich, 2 sons
Religion: Church of England

Career

Arrived in Queensland with brother Charles in 1863; Pastoral experience at Taabinga with CR Haly, became an overseer at Darling Downs; Purchased Northampton Downs and Welford Downs, Barcoo, 1869; Sold property and purchased Terrick station; Took up the Venture property in South Gregory, 1877; Sold properties and returned to England, 1882

Parliamentary Representation

House Party Electorate From To Elected/Departure Reason
Council NONE Legislative Council 1 Jul 1881 24 Jan 1882

Additional Information

Notes: Member, Queensland Club
Sources: Waterson, DB, A Biographical Register of the Queensland Parliament: 1860-1929, 2nd revised edition (Sydney: Casket Publications, 2001)
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