Thomas Rae

For the World War I flying ace, see Thomas G. Rae.

Thomas Rae (1819 – 10 December 1862)[1] was a manufacturer and politician in colonial Victoria, a member of the Victorian Legislative Council.[1]

Early life

Rae was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of James Rae and Jean, née Weir.[1] Rae was educated at a public school in Glasgow and became an apprentice engineer.[1]

Colonial Australia

Rae emigrated to the Port Phillip District in 1848. He joined the firm of Jackson, Rae & Co., his brother being a partner.[1] In November 1855 Rae was elected to the unicameral Victorian Legislative Council for City of Melbourne[1] Rae held that seat until the original Council was abolished in March 1856.[1] Rae became a member of the inaugural Fitzroy council in 1858.[1]

Rae died in at 60 Young Street Fitzroy on 10 December 1862;[2] he had married Janet Love in 1853 in Geelong, there were no children.[1] What about Isobel Rae and Alison Rae, artists?

References

1. "Rae, Thomas". Re-Member: a database of all Victorian MPs since 1851. Parliament of Victoria. Archived from the original on 23 April 2023.
2. "Deaths". The Argus. 11 December 1862. p. 4. Retrieved 24 August 2014 – via Trove.

 

Victorian Legislative Council
Preceded by James Murphy	Member for City of Melbourne November 1855 – March 1856 With: John Smith John O'Shanassy John Hodgson Frederick James Sargood	Original Council abolished