George Charles Sim (1847 – 17 May 1922) was a journalist, and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
George Sim | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Carpentaria | |
| In office 11 April 1896 – 25 March 1899 | |
| Preceded by | George Phillips |
| Succeeded by | James Forsyth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Charles Sim 1847 Bradford, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 17 May 1922 (aged 74 or 75) Wynnum, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Early days
editSim was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, to parents David Sim and his wife Margaret (née Anderson). After receiving his education in Bradford, he arrived in Australia where he became a prospector and mining expert in 1870. He then became a journalist for the Carpentaria Times before moving to Brisbane to continue his career in journalism.[1]
Political career
editSim, after unsuccessfully contesting the seat of Burke in 1890, won the seat of Carpentaria in the Queensland Legislative Assembly in 1896. He held the seat for three years before being defeated in 1899.[1]
Personal life
editSim died at Wynnum in 1922[1] and was buried in the Toowong Cemetery.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ Deceased Search Archived 8 March 2019 at the Wayback Machine — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 27 February 2016.