About Edward Palmer
Lived 1842 – 1899 (aged 57). Edward Palmer was an Australian politician, explorer and pastoral farming.
Edward Palmer (8 March 1842 – 3 May 1899) was an Australian pastoralist and conservative Queensland politician.
Palmer was born in Sydney. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Burke from 1883 to 1888, a member for Carpentaria from 1888 to 1893, and a member for Flinders from 1889 to 1896. He was a supporter of Thomas McIlwraith. Palmer is today best known as the author of the frequently cited reminiscences 'Early Days in North Queensland'.
Palmer died in 1899 and was buried in South Rockhampton Cemetery.
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Who was Edward Palmer?
Australian politician
When was Edward Palmer born?
Edward Palmer was born on 8 March 1842 in Wollongong.
When did Edward Palmer die?
Edward Palmer died on 3 May 1899 in Rockhampton.
What was Edward Palmer's occupation?
Edward Palmer was a politician, explorer and pastoral farming.
What nationality was Edward Palmer?
Edward Palmer was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Palmer (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Palmer. https://biography.guide/edward-palmer/
MLA: "Edward Palmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edward-palmer/.
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