Timothy Joseph O'Shea

This article is about the Queensland politician. For the American businessman, see Timothy O'Shea (business executive).

The Honourable
Timothy O'Shea
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
In office
3 July 1914 – 23 March 1922
Personal details
Born
Timothy Joseph O'Shea

(1860-03-15)15 March 1860
Ballyduff, County Kerry, Ireland
Died7 October 1930(1930-10-07) (aged 70)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Resting placeToowong Cemetery
OccupationSolicitor, company director

Timothy Joseph O'Shea (15 March 1860 – 7 October 1930) was a solicitor, and member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]

Early life

O'Shea was born in March 1860 at Ballyduff, County Kerry, Ireland, to Timothy O'Shea, and his wife Ellen (née O'Sullivan).[1] He came to Australia with his family at age five and attended the local state school. Admitted as a solicitor in 1885, he was a senior partner in the law firm, O'Shea, O'Shea, Corser and Wadley.[1]

Political career

O'Shea was appointed by the Denham ministry[2] to the Legislative Council on 3 July 1914. He served for the next eight years until the Council was abolished on 23 March 1922.[1]

Personal life

O'Shea was a director of several companies including Queensland Brewery Ltd, Queensland Finance and Investment Company, Moreton Sugar Mills, and the Ipswich Electricity Supply Company.[3] He was interested in horses, cattle, and motoring. He was especially keen on horse racing and at one stage owned two racehorses.[3]

He was also a member of Brisbane's Johnsonian Club and president of the Christian Brothers' Old Boys' Association.[4]

A lifelong bachelor,[3] O'Shea died in October 1930. His funeral was held at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Toowong,[5] and proceeded to the Toowong Cemetery.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  3. ^ a b c "Mr. T. J. O'Shea". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 8 October 1930. p. 17. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  4. ^ "BRISBANE IRISHMAN HONOURED". The Catholic Advocate. Queensland, Australia. 9 July 1914. p. 31. Retrieved 15 April 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 9 October 1930. p. 12. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  6. ^ O'Shea Timothy Joseph – Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 5 April 2015.