Albert Yeates

Albert Yeates (9 November 1860 – 10 October 1941) was a pastoralist and businessman in Queensland and principal of the firm of Cudmore and Yeates.

History

Born in South Australia, the second son of Sidney Yeates and Dymphna Maria (née Cudmore), he moved to Queensland with his parents in 1863 or 1868. The family settled on the Don River at Bowen, Queensland, where they engaged in farming and grazing. In 1880, the family travelled across country via Alpha, to Adavale, where, in partnership with J. F. Cudmore. they purchased Boondoon station from Conn Brothers. In 1897 they sold the station to A. H. Pegler. Helen was a sister of Clara Elizabeth "Lily" Blackett ( – 9 October 1952) who married Albert's brother Walter Cudmore Yeates (1869–1952).

Albert was survived by five younger brothers, including Herbert Yeates, M.L.A.