Pettigrew, William S. (William Shepard), 1818-1900

William Pettigrew was born in Scotland and arrived on the 'Fortitude' in 1849. A surveyor, in 1853 he built the first steam sawmill on the Brisbane River. He had partnerships in mills at Dundathu, Maroochy and Maryborough. He was an alderman in the City Council for some twenty years, and was Mayor of Brisbane 1870-71. He was also a member of the Legislative Council 1877-94.

From the description of OM77-26 William Pettigrew Papers, 1862. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 755735125

William Pettigrew was a surveyor and farmer who arrived on the "Fortitude" in 1849. In 1853 he erected the first steam sawmill in Brisbane. He was mayor of Brisbane, 1870-1871 and MLC 1877-1894. He owned land at Mooloolah and Alexander Head, which later was sub-divided into the township of Mooloolaba.

From the description of OM72-69 William Pettigrew Papers, 1862-1895. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 755733900

William Pettigrew was a sawmiller, who arrived from Scotland in Queensland in 1849. In 1853 he erected the first steam sawmill in Queensland. He was mayor of Brisbane 1870-1871, and member of the Legislative Assembly 1877 to 1894.

From the description of Extracts from Mr. William Pettigrew's diaries on railways [manuscript] 1862-1895. (The University of Queensland Library). WorldCat record id: 62542466