Selwyn Muller
| The Honourable Selwyn Muller | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Queensland Legislative Assembly | |
|
In office 8 August 1979 – 17 October 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Houghton |
| Succeeded by | John Warner |
| Constituency | Fassifern |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Fassifern | |
|
In office 17 May 1969 – 22 October 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Alf Muller |
| Succeeded by | Kev Lingard |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Selwyn John Muller 18 October 1917 Boonah, Queensland, Australia |
| Died |
24 February 2008 (aged 90) Boonah, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Kalbar General Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | National Party |
| Other political affiliations | Country Party |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Margaret O'Callaghan (m.1950 d.1988) |
| Relations | Alf Muller (father) |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Selwyn John "Sel" Muller (18 October 1917 – 24 February 2008) was a dairy farmer and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Biography
Muller was born in Boonah, Queensland, to parents Adolf Gustav Muller and his wife Annie (née Lobegeiger) and attended Kalbar State School and Boonah High School. He became a farmer and grazier in the Boonah district. In World War Two he was assigned to the 7 Division Cavalry Regiment reaching the rank of Lieutenant.[1]
On 14 August 1950 Muller married Patricia Margaret O'Callaghan (died 1988) and together had one son and one daughter. He died in February 2008 and was buried in Kalbar General Cemetery.[2]
Political career
Muller represented the state seat of Fassifern from 1969 until 1983, taking over the seat from his father, Alf Muller. He was the Speaker from 1979 until 1983.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ↑ Cemeteries Online – Scenic Rim Regional Council Retrieved 27 March 2016.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jim Houghton |
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly 1979–1983 |
Succeeded by John Warner |
| Preceded by Alf Muller |
Member for Fassifern 1969–1983 |
Succeeded by Kev Lingard |