Brown, Richard Kidston (Dick)
Personal
Birth Date:
1887 (Dumbarton, Scotland)
Death Date:
22 January 1971 (Brisbane, Queensland)
Parents:
John Brown and Janet (nee Kidston)
Family:
Lillian May Beeston on 28 October 1911, 2 sons, 3 daughters (1s, 2d dec.)
Education:
South Brisbane State School
Religion:
Methodist
Career
Blacksmith at his father's business, Coorparoo; Insurance inspector, 1922
Local Government Service:
Alderman, Stephens Shire Council
Party Positions:
- Foundation member, Buranda ALP branch. 1931
- President, Buranda ALP branch 33 years. 1931
- Life Member ALP (Gold Badge).
- Member, Metropolitan District Council, ALP.
- Member, Oxley Federal Executive.
- President, Annerley Branch, ALP.
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | ALP | Buranda | 3 May 1947 | 3 Aug 1957 |
Additional Information
Notes:
He joined the Workers Political Organisation in 1900. Member (71 years) and President (33 years), Thompson Estate Harriers. Represented Queensland at national championships in walking. President, Queensland Life and Fire Insurance Agents Union. Althought Mr Brown was not a returned soldier, he was held in such high esteem that he was made Patron of Stephens RSL. President and Patron, Junior League of Eastern Suburbs Rugby League Club. President, Annerley and Buranda bowls clubs. The green at Buranda is known as the 'R.K. Brown Green'. Member, Loyal Prince George and Greater Southern Lodges. He was a Sunday School teacher at Annerley Methodist Church for 50 years and active in temperance work. Freemason
Sources:
Queensland Parliamentary Debates, Motion of Condolence, Second session of the 39th Parliament, Vol. 256, 2 Mar 1971, pp. 2640-2642; Waterson, DB and John Arnold, A Biographical Register of the Queensland Parliament: 1930-1980, (Canberra: ANU Press, 1982)
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