McIlwraith, Thomas, Sir, 1835-1900.

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Sir Thomas McIlwraith was Colonial Secretary of Queensland 1879-1883 and again in 1888. In 1893 he became Premier of Queensland.

From the description of OM79-02/31 Sir Thomas McIlwraith Address, 1888. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 755746775

From the description of OM64-19 Sir Thomas McIlwraith Papers, 1839-1897. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 755719593

From the description of OM68-05 Sir Thomas McIlwraith Papers, 1893. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 755720610

Premier of Queensland, 1879 - 1883 & 1888; in 1883 he ordered the annexation of south-east New Guinea to forestall an anticipated annexation by Germany. This action was disallowed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Derby.

From the description of Papers. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 221022524

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Birth 1835

Death 1900

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