William Higson

William Kay Higson was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Early life and education

The son of Thomas and Mary Higson, he was born in Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England and educated in Yorkshire.

Pre-parliamentary career

In 1865 Higson set up a business as a fruiterer. He later became a produce and railway contract merchant before establishing himself as a general merchant until he retired 1914. Alderman Rockhampton.

Political life

Higson was an alderman in the city of Rockhampton and represented Rockhampton in the Legislative Assembly from 1883–1888.
He was a member of the Committee of Rockhampton Jockey Club and raced several champion horses at Callaghan Park.