John MacFarlane (Queensland politician)
John MacFarlane | |
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| Born | 1823 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 1880-04-10 |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Stock and station agent |
| Years active | 1874–1880 |
| Known for | Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly |
John MacFarlane (1823 – 10 April 1880) served as a representative in the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Biography
Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, he was the son of David Macfarlane and Margaret (née Gibb). Around 1840, MacFarlane emigrated to Victoria, where he engaged in squatting activities. In 1865, he relocated to Queensland and, affiliated with a Victorian company, took control of the Oakey Creek run along the Mackenzie River in Central Queensland. Due to the land's unsuitability for sheep farming, after four years he moved to Rockhampton, where he founded a prosperous stock and station agency.
MacFarlane passed away from complications related to diabetes in April 1880 and was laid to rest at the South Rockhampton Cemetery.
Public career
Between 1874 and 1880, MacFarlane held the position of alderman in Rockhampton, serving as mayor from 1876 until 1878. His entry into state-level politics occurred in 1877 when he was elected to represent Rockhampton following the resignation of Charles Buzacott. After resigning a year later, he secured election as the member for Leichhardt in 1879, maintaining this role until his death in 1880.