Richard Trout

Richard Trout (18 December 1851 – 30 June 1932) was a company director and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Biography Trout was born in Exeter, Devon, to John Trout and his wife Sarah (née Tree). He came to Australia at an early age and was educated at Brisbane State School. He worked at the government printer before trying his hand at mining at Palmer and became a director of Sturmfels Ltd, a wool broking company.

Political career Trout, for the Ministerialists, won the 1911 by-election for the seat of Enoggera following the resignation of Arthur Hawthorn who had become a member of the Queensland Legislative Council. He defeated the Labor candidate, William Lloyd by 145 votes.