William Perry (Queensland businessman)
| The Hon William Perry | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
|
In office 22 September 1890 – 11 June 1891 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
William Perry 9 August 1835 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died |
11 June 1891 (aged 55) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Harcourt (d.1917) |
| Occupation | Ironmonger, Company director |
| Religion | Church of England |
William Perry (1835—1891) was a business man and politician in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
Early life
William Perry was born in 1835 in Sydney, New South Wales, the son of William and Louisa Perry.[2][3]
Business life
In June 1860, William Perry moved to Brisbane with his brother George to establish a hardware business; their brother Frederick later joined them. In August 1860, the Perry Brothers opened their business in Queen Street (where the Wintergarden Centre is in 2014). Business was successful and in 1865 they built new premises next door which they later extended back to Elizabeth Street.[4]
Politics
William Perry was appointed as a life member of the Queensland Legislative Council on 22 September 1890.[5] He served until his death on 11 June 1891.[1]
Personal life
William Perry built the now heritage-listed Miegunyah at Bowen Hills (also then known as Newstead) as a house for his sons; Miegunyah was lower on the hill from his own home Folkestone.[6]
In April 1891, William Perry purchased the now heritage-listed Harlaxton House in Toowoomba as a summer residence after the death of its previous owner Francis Thomas Gregory.[7]
Later life
On 11 June 1891, Perry died suddenly at his home Folkestone at Bowen Hills aged 55 years.[8][9] He was buried in Toowong Cemetery the following day (12 June 1891).[10]
Named in his honour
Perry Park is named after William Perry. Perry had used the land as his family cattle and horse paddock.[11]
References
- 1 2 "Part 2.19 - Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2012-2015: The 54th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "TO-DAY, JUNE 12.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 12 June 1891. p. 4. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ New South Wales Index of Births
- ↑ "History: The First Occupants: William Perry (1835-1891)". Queensland Women's Historical Association. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "The Brisbane Courier.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 22 March 1890. p. 4. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ "Miegunyah (entry 600055)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ "QUEENSLAND NEWS.". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald & General Advertiser. National Library of Australia. 20 April 1891. p. 3 Edition: Daily. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ "SUMMARY OF NEWS.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 12 June 1891. p. 4. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ "REVIEW OF THE WEEK.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 17 July 1891. p. 7. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ "[No heading].". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 12 June 1891. p. 1. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ "History: The First Occupants: William Perry (1835-1891)". Queensland Women's Historical Association. Retrieved 17 November 2014.