Wilson, Alexander McLachlan (Alex)
Personal
Birth Date:
11 December 1920 (Rockhampton, Queensland)
Death Date:
29 February 2004 (Townsville, Queensland)
Parents:
Robert Wilson and Jane (nee) McWilliam
Family:
Sybil Maud Corney on 8 May 1946, 3 sons, 4 daughters
Education:
Stuart Creek State School
Religion:
Presbyterian
Career
Union official; Carpenter, meatworker; Locomotive fireman, railway wagon-builder
Party Positions:
- Secretary, Townsville South Branch. 1964 - 1978
- Member, Opposition Party Committee: Works and Housing; Industrial Relations; Transport. 1978 - 1983
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | ALP | Townsville South | 12 Nov 1977 | 1 Nov 1986 |
Parliamentary Service
| Description | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Member, Opposition Party Committees on Transport, Works and Housing | ||
| Opposition Spokesman on Works and Workers' Compensation | Jan 1983 | Nov 1983 |
| Opposition Spokesman for Northern Development and Maritime Services | Oct 1982 | Jan 1983 |
| Opposition Spokesman for Transport and Main Roads | Jul 1982 | Oct 1982 |
| Opposition Spokesman for Works and Water Resources | May 1982 | Jun 1982 |
| Member, Parliamentary Delegation to the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom | 1981 | |
| Opposition Spokesman for Water Resources and Aboriginal Affairs | Jan 1981 | May 1982 |
| Member, Parliamentary Buildings Committee | 1978 | 1983 |
Additional Information
Notes:
Interests include consumer affairs and lawn bowls. Secretary, Trade Union Sub-branch, Townsville Trades and Labour Council; President, Townsville Trades and Labour Council
Sources:
Image sourced from the collection of the Queensland Parliamentary Library and Research Service; Waterson, DB and John Arnold, Biographical Register of the Queensland Parliament: 1930-1980, (Canberra: ANU Press, 1982); Townsville Bulletin, `MP revered for tireless efforts', 6 March 2004; Courier-Mail, 'Forthright MP wore nickname with pride', 22 March 2004
[Last Modified: Tuesday, 11 July 2017]