About James Douglas Annand
Lived 1875 – 1952 (aged 77). James Douglas Annand was an Australian politician, clerk and draper.
James Douglas Annand (13 July 1875 – 13 July 1952) was an Australian politician and mayor of Toowoomba, Queensland. Serving for 22 years between 1924 and 1952, he was Toowoomba's longest-serving mayor. Born in Ipswich but raised in Toowoomba, he operated a drapery business for many years and also owned land near Hannaford in the Surat district.
Mayor of Toowoomba Annand was mayor of Toowoomba for three separate terms from 1924 to 1930, 1933–1949, and June 1952 – August 1952. As mayor, one of his major projects was the construction of the Cooby Dam.
State politics Annand represented the seat of Toowoomba from 1929 to 1932 and East Toowoomba from 1934 to 1935. He died in Brisbane in 1952
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Who was James Douglas Annand?
Mayor of Toowoomba, Queensland (1875–1952)
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James Douglas Annand was born on 21 January 1875 in Ipswich.
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James Douglas Annand died on 8 August 1952 in Brisbane.
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James Douglas Annand was a politician, clerk and draper.
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James Douglas Annand was Australian.
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