Roy Bell (politician) explained

Roy Bell
Constituency Am1:Stanley
Assembly1:Queensland Legislative
Term Start1:9 December 1933
Term End1:2 April 1938
Predecessor1:Ernest Grimstone
Successor1:Duncan MacDonald
Birth Date:20 March 1885
Birth Place:Denman, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Birthname:Roy Mackenzie Bell
Nationality:Australian
Party:CPNP
Spouse:Grace Gladys Dangar (m.1915 d.1964)
Occupation:Station manager

Roy Mackenzie Bell (20 March 1885 – 20 August 1953) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Biography

Bell was born at Denman, New South Wales, the son of Federick Samuel Bell and his wife Mary Charlotte (née Mackenzie). He was educated at The King's School, Parramatta and owned or managed a series of Stations in Queensland and New South Wales.[1]

On 22 July 1915 he married Annie Agnes Herbert[1] (died 1964)[2] in Singleton and together had two sons and one daughter.[1] He died in Brisbane in August 1953[1] and his funeral was held at St John's Church of England Cathedral, Brisbane with his body then taken to Sydney for burial.[3]

Public life

Bell was an executive councilor on the Esk Shire Council and then in 1933 he won the by-election for the seat of Stanley,[4] following the death of Ernest Grimstone. He held the seat until the 1938 state election when he retired from politics.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Members. Parliament of Queensland. 2015. 22 April 2016.
  2. https://www.qld.gov.au/law/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/family-history-research/ Family history research
  3. News: Advertising . . Queensland, Australia . 22 August 1953 . 22 April 2016 . 16 . National Library of Australia.
  4. News: STANLEY SEAT . . 91 . Queensland, Australia . 11 December 1933 . 22 April 2016 . 12 . National Library of Australia.