Edward Joseph Hanson
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Edward Joseph Hanson represented the Queensland state electorate of Buranda from 1924 - 1947, and was the Speaker of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
from 8 August 1939 until 31 July 1944. He also served in the Second Boer War
in 1900.
Speaker of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
The Speaker of the Queensland Legislative Assembly is a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, elected by the whole Parliament to preside over sittings of the Assembly and to maintain orderly proceedings. The Speaker is supported in his role by officers of the Parliamentary Service,...
from 8 August 1939 until 31 July 1944. He also served in the Second Boer War
Second Boer War
The Second Boer War was fought from 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902 between the British Empire and the Afrikaans-speaking Dutch settlers of two independent Boer republics, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State...
in 1900.