Walter Scott (Queensland politician)

Australian politician

For the Queensland pastoralist, see Walter Jervoise Scott.

Walter Scott

Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Burnett
In office
7 November 1871 – 20 November 1873

Serving with John Bramston

Preceded by| Berkeley Moreton
Succeeded by| Francis Ivory
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Mulgrave
In office
20 November 1873 – 21 November 1878
Preceded by| New seat
Succeeded by| Thomas McIlwraith
Personal details
Born|

Walter Scott

c. 1844
Castlereagh River, New South Wales Colony
Died| 7 October 1890 (aged 46)
Taromeo, Queensland, Australia
Nationality| Australian
Political party| Squatter-conservative
Spouse| Mary Catherine Martin (m.1875)
Occupation| Station proprietor

Walter Scott (1844 – 7 October 1890) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. To the people of Bundaberg, he was known as "Honest George".[1]

## Biography

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Scott was born at Castlereagh River, New South Wales, the son of Simon Scott and his wife Christina (née Swanson). After his arrival in Queensland he was a station proprietor and manager.[1]

In 1875, he married Mary Catherine Martin and together had three sons and two daughters.[1] Scott died in October 1890 at Taromeo.[2]

## Public career

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Scott represented the Queensland Legislative Assembly seats of Burnett from 1871 until 1873 and Mulgrave from 1873 until 1878.[1]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
2. ^ "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. XLVII, no. 10, 215. Queensland, Australia. 10 October 1890. p. 4. Retrieved 11 May 2016 - via National Library of Australia.

Parliament of Queensland

Preceded by

Berkeley Moreton

|  Member for Burnett
1871-1873
Served alongside: John Bramston | Succeeded by

Francis Ivory

New seat |  Member for Mulgrave
1873-1878  | Succeeded by

Thomas McIlwraith