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Place of birth
Giggleswick, Craven, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
Place of death
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Age
88 years
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Biography
William Kay Higson (1843-1931) 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 (née Kay) Higgson, 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. In 1890 he was elected Mayor of Rockhampton.
He was a member of the Committee of Rockhampton Jockey Club and raced several champion horses at Callaghan Park.
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