Patrick O'Sullivan (Queensland politician) facts for kids
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Patrick O'Sullivan
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Ipswich |
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| In office 10 May 1860 – 30 May 1863 Serving with Frederick Forbes, Arthur Macalister
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| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Henry Challinor |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for West Moreton |
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| In office 2 July 1867 – 28 September 1868 Serving with George Thorn, Jr., Joshua Peter Bell
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| Preceded by | Benjamin Cribb |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Hodgson |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burke |
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| In office 22 August 1876 – 14 November 1878 |
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| Preceded by | James Parker |
| Succeeded by | Roger Sheaffe |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Stanley |
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| In office 10 December 1878 – 23 August 1883 Serving with William Kellett
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| Preceded by | John Pettigrew |
| Succeeded by | Peter White |
| In office 23 May 1888 – 29 April 1893 |
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| Preceded by | Peter White |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Lord |
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Patrick O'Sullivan
14 March 1818 Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Died | 29 February 1904 (aged 85) Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Ipswich General Cemetery |
| Nationality | Irish Australian |
| Spouse | Mary Real (m.1851 d.1925) |
| Relations | Thomas O'Sullivan (son), Neil O'Sullivan (grandson) |
| Occupation | Shop keeper |
Patrick O'Sullivan (born March 14, 1818 – died February 29, 1904) was an important politician in early Queensland, Australia. He served as a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, which is like the state parliament, for several different areas. He was known for his long career in public service.
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Early Life and Journey to Australia
Patrick O'Sullivan was born in Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland, on March 14, 1818. His father, William O'Sullivan, was a soldier. Patrick also became a soldier and was stationed in London.
In 1838, he traveled to Australia on a ship called the Bengal Merchant. He arrived in Sydney on July 21, 1838, and began working in a place called Illawarra.
Life in Queensland
After arriving in Australia, Patrick O'Sullivan worked hard to build a new life. In 1845, he received a "ticket-of-leave," which was a special permission that allowed him to work and live more freely. He started working as a traveling salesperson, also known as a hawker.
In 1847, Patrick settled in Ipswich, a growing town in Queensland. He became a successful store-keeper, running his own shop. Later, he became a wealthy merchant, which means he bought and sold goods on a large scale.
On May 7, 1851, Patrick O'Sullivan married Mary Real. They had a large family with seven sons and six daughters. Patrick O'Sullivan passed away from a stroke at his home in Woodend on February 29, 1904. He was buried in the Ipswich General Cemetery.
Political Career
Patrick O'Sullivan had a long and active career in politics. He was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly, which is where laws are made for the state of Queensland.
Representing Ipswich
In 1860, Queensland held its very first election. Patrick O'Sullivan was one of three people elected to represent the area of Ipswich. The other two members were Frederick Forbes and Arthur Macalister, who later became the premier of Queensland three times. O'Sullivan served for three years but was not re-elected in 1863.
Serving West Moreton and Burke
Four years later, in 1867, Patrick O'Sullivan won a seat for the West Moreton area. This was also a three-member seat. He served for just over a year before being defeated in the 1868 election.
He took a break from politics until 1876. That year, he won a special election for the seat of Burke.
Later Years in Stanley
After serving for Burke, he decided not to run for that seat again. Instead, in 1878, he successfully ran for the seat of Stanley. He was defeated in 1883 but later won the Stanley seat again in the 1888 election. Patrick O'Sullivan finally retired from politics in 1893.
Family in Politics
Patrick O'Sullivan's family continued to be involved in politics. His son, Thomas O'Sullivan, became a member of the Queensland Legislative Council. His grandson, Neil O'Sullivan, also became a politician, serving as a senator in the federal parliament.
