About Hugh Nelson
Lived 1835 – 1906 (aged 70). Hugh Nelson was an Australian politician, dairy farming, sheep farming and station (Australian agriculture).
Sir Hugh Muir Nelson, (31 December 1833 – 1 January 1906) was an Australian politician who was Premier of Queensland from 1893 to 1898.
Hugh Nelson was born at Kilmarnock, Scotland, the son of William Lambie Nelson. Nelson died at Toowoomba on 1 January 1906.thumb Sir Hugh Nelson (centre, in white) visited Winton in 1895. Here he is seen at the town's artesian bore.
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Who was Hugh Nelson?
Premier of Queensland
When was Hugh Nelson born?
Hugh Nelson was born on 31 December 1835 in Kilmarnock.
When did Hugh Nelson die?
Hugh Nelson died on 1 January 1906 in Toowoomba.
What was Hugh Nelson's occupation?
Hugh Nelson was a politician, dairy farming, sheep farming and station (Australian agriculture).
What nationality was Hugh Nelson?
Hugh Nelson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hugh Nelson (Australian politician)
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