Richard Speight
Australian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the actor, see Richard Speight Jr.
Richard Speight (2 December 1838 ā 19 September 1901) was an English-born commissioner of railways in the Colony of Victoria, serving between 1883 and 1892. In his latter years, Speight was briefly a Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly.
Quick Facts Member of the Western Australian Parliament for North Perth, Preceded by ...
Richard Speight | |
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Member of the Western Australian Parliament for North Perth | |
In office 24 April 1901 ā 19 September 1901 | |
Preceded by | Charles Oldham |
Succeeded by | George McWilliams |
Personal details | |
Born | (1838-12-02)2 December 1838 Selby, Yorkshire, England |
Died | 19 September 1901(1901-09-19) (aged 62) Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
Resting place | Karrakatta cemetery |
Political party | Independent |
Profession | Railway commissioner, public servant and politician |
Known for | Inaugural railway commissioner of Railways Commission of Victoria |
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