Timothy Joseph O'Shea (15 March 1860 – 7 October 1930) was a solicitor, and member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
Timothy O'Shea | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 3 July 1914 – 23 March 1922 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Timothy Joseph O'Shea 15 March 1860 Ballyduff, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Died | 7 October 1930 (aged 70) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Occupation | Solicitor, company director |
Early life
editO'Shea was born in March 1860 at Ballyduff, County Kerry, Ireland, to Timothy O'Shea, and his wife Ellen (née O'Sullivan).[1] He came to Australia with his family at age five and attended the local state school. Admitted as a solicitor in 1885, he was a senior partner in the law firm, O'Shea, O'Shea, Corser and Wadley.[1]
Political career
editO'Shea was appointed by the Denham ministry[2] to the Legislative Council on 3 July 1914. He served for the next eight years until the Council was abolished on 23 March 1922.[1]
Personal life
editO'Shea was a director of several companies including Queensland Brewery Ltd, Queensland Finance and Investment Company, Moreton Sugar Mills, and the Ipswich Electricity Supply Company.[3] He was interested in horses, cattle, and motoring. He was especially keen on horse racing and at one stage owned two racehorses.[3]
He was also a member of Brisbane's Johnsonian Club and president of the Christian Brothers' Old Boys' Association.[4]
A lifelong bachelor,[3] O'Shea died in October 1930. His funeral was held at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Toowong,[5] and proceeded to the Toowong Cemetery.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ a b c "Mr. T. J. O'Shea". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 8 October 1930. p. 17. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "BRISBANE IRISHMAN HONOURED". The Catholic Advocate. Queensland, Australia. 9 July 1914. p. 31. Retrieved 15 April 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 9 October 1930. p. 12. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ O'Shea Timothy Joseph – Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 5 April 2015.