The Hon
Samuel Brassington
Speaker of the Queensland Parliament
In office
1 August 1944 – 4 October 1950
Preceded byTed Hanson
Succeeded byJohnno Mann
ConstituencyFortitude Valley
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Balonne
In office
6 August 1927 – 11 June 1932
Preceded byEdward Land
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Fortitude Valley
In office
15 July 1933 – 4 October 1950
Preceded byThomas Wilson
Succeeded byMichael Brosnan
Personal details
Born
Samuel John Brassington

(1901-05-06)6 May 1901
Augathella, Queensland
Died4 October 1950(1950-10-04) (aged 49)
Brisbane, Queensland
Resting placeToowong Cemetery
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLabor
SpouseMerle Eileen Booth
OccupationUnion official

Samuel John Brassington (6 May 1901 – 4 October 1950) was an Australian politician. He was a Labor member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, serving as the member for Balonne from 1927 to 1932 and for Fortitude Valley from 1933 to 1950. He served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1944 to 1950.[1]

Upon his death in 1950, Brassington was accorded a State funeral[2] which was held at St Stephen's Cathedral and proceeded to Toowong Cemetery.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Speaker's death". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane: National Library of Australia. 5 October 1950. p. 3. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Brisbane City Council – Online – Grave Location Search". Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
Parliament of Queensland Preceded byTed Hanson Speaker of the Legislative Assembly 1944–1950 Succeeded byJohnno Mann Preceded byEdward Land Member for Balonne 1927–1932 Succeeded byJohn Taylor Preceded byThomas Wilson Member for Fortitude Valley 1933–1950 Succeeded byMichael Brosnan


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