Charles Kilpatrick (politician)
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Charles Kilpatrick, 1925
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 19 February 1920 – 23 March 1922 |
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| Born | Charles Kilpatrick 1872 Pollokshaws, Scotland |
| Died | 28 May 1935 (aged 62 or 63) Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Ipswich General Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Marion Rodger (d.1956) |
| Occupation | Trade union representative |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Charles Kilpatrick (1872 – 28 May 1935) was a trade union president and member the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
Kilpatrick was born at Pollokshaws, Scotland, to John Kilpatrick his wife Annie (née McKenzie). He spent his entire working life involved in mining, both as a miner, and then in the trade union representing them.[1]
Political career
When the Labour Party starting forming governments in Queensland, it found much of its legislation being blocked by a hostile Council, where members had been appointed for life by successive conservative governments. After a failed referendum in May 1917,[2] Premier Ryan tried a new tactic, and later that year advised the Governor, Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams, to appoint thirteen new members whose allegiance lay with Labour to the Council.[3]
In 1920, the new Premier Ted Theodore appointed a further fourteen new members to the Council[4] with Kilpatrick amongst the appointees.[1] He served for two years until the Council was abolished in March 1922.[1]
Personal life
Kilpatrick married Marion Rodger at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire and together had nine children.[1]
He died in Ipswich, Queensland in May 1935[5] and was buried at Ipswich General Cemetery.[6]
References
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