Richard John Cottell

Richard John Cottell (1865–1911) was an Australian politician. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and a mayor of the Town of Toowong (now part of the City of Brisbane).

Early life Richard John Cottell was born on 6 August 1865 in Brisbane. His parents were Richard James Cottell (later the mayor of the Town of Roma) and his wife Catherine Naire (née Cameron).

On 22 April 1897, he married Lily Theresa Muller, daughter of Frederick Augustus Muller and Margaret Elizabeth (née Johanson). They had three children:

On 5 February 1908, Richard Cottell was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Toowong. He held the seat until his death on 30 August 1911.

Death Richard Cottell died on 30 August 1911 at his residence in Curlew Street, Toowong, from angina pectoris aged 46 years old. He was buried in Toowong Cemetery on 31 August 1911.

His second wife Lily died on 15 April 1942 aged 72 years and was buried with her husband in Toowong Cemetery.