George Watson

George Watson (1852–1923) was mayor of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia in 1892.

Personal life

George Watson was born in Glasgow, Scotland on 11 April 1852, the son of George Watson, senior, and his wife Elizabeth (née Lindsay). Aged 10 years old, he immigrated to Brisbane on the ship Ocean Chief with his father. He attended the Brisbane Normal School.

George Watson died of pneumonia after a short illness on the evening of Thursday 21 June 1923. . He was buried in Toowong Cemetery. His widow Harriett died in 1926. Due to the need for continuing leadership during severe flooding, his term was extended in 1893 (normally a new election for mayor would have occurred in early 1893). Finance Committee 1891, 1893–95 Legislative Committee 1891, 1893–95 Works Committee 1892, 1896 Health Committee 1892 Street Lighting Committee 1892 Parks Committee 1896

Perhaps reflecting his trade as a plumber, George Watson was passionate about the importance of introducing a sewerage system into Brisbane.