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Peter MacGregor

1866 – 1936

Australian politician

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About Peter MacGregor

Lived 1866 – 1936 (aged 70). Peter MacGregor was an Australian politician and barrister.

Peter Balderston Macgregor K.C. (9 April 1866 – 10 April 1936) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Biography Macgregor was born in Helidon, Queensland, the son of Alexander Macgregor and his wife Frances Elizabeth (née Eves). He attended East Ipswich State School, Ipswich Grammar School and then Balliol College, Oxford where he studied law. He became a law clerk for Lilley & O'Sullivan before being employed by Samuel Griffith as an assistant. In 1894, he had his own practice and in 1900-1901 he was an acting district judge. He was also an acting judge on the Queensland Supreme Court in 1932. Her brother Richard Alexander Macgregor had a career in radio as Peter Macgregor. The brother and sister occasionally worked together.

Macgregor died in 1936

Public career Representing the Nationalist Party, he won the seat of Merthyr in the Queensland Legislative Assembly in 1920, defeating the sitting member, Peter McLachlan of the Labor Party. He served one term before being defeated three years later by McLachlan.

MacGregor was the editor of the State Reporter and Law Journal, a member of the Queensland Club, and president of the Women's College Council from 1914-1936. He was also a champion lawn tennis player.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Balliol College, Balliol College, Oxford
Positions held
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
Also known as
Peter Balderston MacGregor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter MacGregor?

Australian politician

When was Peter MacGregor born?

Peter MacGregor was born on 9 April 1866 in Helidon.

When did Peter MacGregor die?

Peter MacGregor died on 10 April 1936 in New Farm.

What was Peter MacGregor's occupation?

Peter MacGregor was a politician and barrister.

What nationality was Peter MacGregor?

Peter MacGregor was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter MacGregor

· Wikidata: Q23806514

· DBpedia: Peter MacGregor (Queensland politician)

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