About William Pattison
Lived 1830 – 1896 (aged 66). William Pattison was a politician, butcher, dairy farming, gold mining and pastoral farming.
Hon. William Pattison (23 May 1830 – 8 June 1896) was an Australian politician. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early life Pattison was born in Hobart, and emigrated to Victoria and was a councillor of the city of Melbourne. when he resigned the Treasurership. He was minister without portfolio till the retirement of the Morehead Government in August 1890.
Pattison died on 8 June 1896, in Rockhampton, and was buried in South Rockhampton Cemetery.
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Who was William Pattison?
Australian politician (1830-1896)
When was William Pattison born?
William Pattison was born on 23 May 1830 in Hobart.
When did William Pattison die?
William Pattison died on 8 June 1896 in Rockhampton.
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William Pattison was a politician, butcher, dairy farming, gold mining and pastoral farming.
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