Wilfred Adams Russell
Wilfred Adams Russell | |
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| Born | birth_place Dalby, Queensland, Australia. |
| Died | birth_place Dalby, Queensland, Australia. |
| Resting place | birth_place Dalby, Queensland, Australia. |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Country and Progressive National Party |
| Spouse | Millicent Baldwin† |
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| Alma mater | Hawkesbury Agricultural College |
| Profession | Politician |
Wilfred Adams Russell (born 1874), was an Australian member of parliament in the Queensland Parliament.
Early life and education
Russell was born in Queensland in 1874 and educated in New South Wales, where he later acquired pastoral and agricultural interests.
Pastoralism
In 1909 he acquired an interest in Dalmally Station near Roma and took up residence there in 1910. He further extended his pastoral interests with the acquisition of properties at Cunnamulla and [Jimbour|Jimbour Station]]. Jimbour was purchased the property from Charles Whippell. Title was transferred to Russell in January 1925.
Politics
Like the Bells before him, Russell of Jimbour became involved in local politics. He served as an alderman of the Dalby Town council and as the member for Dalby in the Queensland Parliament from 1926 until his death in 1932.
Family
Russell was married to Millicent Baldwin of Tamworth. They had five children, 2 sons and 3 daughters. Muriel, Joan, Henry, Charles and Eileen.