Bartley Fahey (15 October 1836 – 9 August 1920) was member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
Bartley Fahey | |
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| Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 12 July 1906 – 9 August 1920 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bartley Fahey 15 October 1836 New Quay, County Clare, Ireland |
| Died | 9 August 1920 (aged 83) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | Irish Australian |
| Spouse | Agnes Anne Corser (m.1876 d.1937) |
| Occupation | Harbourmaster |
Early life
editFahey was born in New Quay, County Clare, Ireland to Peter Fahey and his wife Margaret Mary (née Manning). On his arrival in Australia he worked as a harbourmaster and water police magistrate in several towns across Queensland.[1]
Political career
editFahey was called up to the Queensland Legislative Council in May 1904 and served until his death in August 1920.[1]
Personal life
editFahey married Agnes Anne Corser in 1876, and together had three children.[1]
He died in August 1920[2] and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ "DEATH OF MR. B. FAHEY, M.L.C." The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 10 August 1920. p. 6. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ Fahey Bartley Archived 2 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine – Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 March 2015.