Edward Joseph Hanson

Who was Edward Joseph Hanson?

Edward Joseph Hanson was a member of the Queensland Legislative Council from 1920 to 1922, represented the Queensland state electorate of Buranda from 1924 to 1947, and was the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 8 August 1939 until 31 July 1944.

He also served in the Second Boer War 1899 - 1901. Edward, known as Ted, was also a founding member of the PGEUA Qld branch in 1904. He was later its first full-time Secretary/Organiser. He was a supporter of the Buranda State Schools Committee and the President of the Committee. He was a supporter of the Kent Street Blind, Deaf and Dumb Institution and the Secretary of its Committee.