Robert Woods Thurlow
Australian businessman and politician, Mayor of Brisbane in 1896
About Robert Woods Thurlow
Lived 1855 – 1913 (aged 58).
Robert Woods Thurlow (28 January 1855 – 24 February 1913) was a businessman and politician in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was Mayor of Brisbane in 1896.
He died during his return trip to Brisbane from Melbourne. He was returning via Sydney in the Melbourne Express. After a sudden seizure, and on arrival at Sydney he was moved to Nurse Munro's Private Hospital located in Redfern. He had another stroke on Monday afternoon, and died in the evening.
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Who was Robert Woods Thurlow?
Australian businessman and politician, Mayor of Brisbane in 1896
When was Robert Woods Thurlow born?
Robert Woods Thurlow was born on 28 January 1855.
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Robert Woods Thurlow died on 24 February 1913.
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