Robert Stewart
Australian politician from Glasgow, Scotland
About Robert Stewart
Lived 1831 – 1908 (aged 76). Robert Stewart was an Australian and Scottish politician and banking in Australia.
Robert Muter Stewart, J. P., (17 December 1831 – 17 September 1908) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, and acted as Colonial Secretary in the George Thorn and John Douglas Ministries from June 1876 to March 1877.
Stewart was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Stewart was a member for Brisbane City in the Queensland Parliament from 14 November 1873 to 1 February 1878. Stewart later resided in London and was a member of the Board of Advice to the Agent-General, and a director on the London Board of the Queensland National Bank.
Stewart died in Hove, England on 17 September 1908.
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Who was Robert Stewart?
Australian politician from Glasgow, Scotland
When was Robert Stewart born?
Robert Stewart was born on 17 December 1831 in Glasgow.
When did Robert Stewart die?
Robert Stewart died on 17 September 1908 in Hove.
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Robert Stewart was a politician and banking in Australia.
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Robert Stewart was Australian and Scottish.
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