William Lovejoy

William Thomas Lovejoy was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Early life

Lovejoy was born in Middlesex, England, the son of Thomas Lovejoy and his wife Haligton. He arrived in Queensland in 1872 and commenced work as a station hand at Eton Vale. Lovejoy took up a Selection at Meringandan and built the first Hotel there which sold in 1890.

Politics

Winning the seat of Aubigny in 1893, Lovejoy served just 15 months before having to resign in 1894 due to his insolvency.
Though he served as one of the Labour Farmers' representatives, he disavowed the extremists, promising to support the government "in all good measures for the benefit of farmers".
His opponent in the election was William Thorn, a representative in support of Opposition policy.

Later life

Lovejoy became host of the Travellers Home Hotel in Toowoomba and then built The Pioneers Arms, the first hotel in Goombungee. His last home was Spring Grove in the Bell area of the Darling downs. Lovejoy died in 1913 and was buried in Dalby Monumental Cemetery.