Palmer, Edward
Personal
Birth Date:
8 March 1842 (Wollongong, New South Wales)
Death Date:
3 May 1899 (Rockhampton, Queensland)
Parents:
Edward Thompson Palmer and Jane Emily (nee Robinson)
Family:
Clare Susan Betts, 1 daughter
Religion:
Church of England
Career
Pastoral experience with Father Ellerslide 1876; 1857 arrives in Queensland; Pastoral pursuits Eureka Station, Wide Bay; Explored Gulf Country; 1864 Part-proprietor Canobie, Flinders River; Wiped out c. 1894; 1898 Appointed divisional inspector Stock, Central District
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | NONE | Burke | 10 Aug 1883 | 18 Apr 1888 | |
| Assembly | NONE | Carpentaria | 24 Apr 1888 | 4 Apr 1893 |
Additional Information
Sources:
Waterson, DB, A Biographical Register of the Queensland Parliament: 1860-1929, 2nd revised edition (Sydney: Casket Publications, 2001)
[Last Modified: Wednesday, 30 August 2017]