James Douglas Annand
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James Douglas Annand with the Duchess of York, in 1927.
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Toowoomba | |
| In office 11 May 1929 – 11 June 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Evan Llewelyn |
| Succeeded by | Evan Llewelyn |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for East Toowoomba | |
| In office 18 Aug 1934 – 11 May 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Roberts |
| Succeeded by | James Kane |
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| Born | (1875-07-13)13 July 1875 Ipswich, Queensland |
| Died | 13 July 1952(1952-07-13) (aged 77) Brisbane, Queensland |
| Political party | Country Party |
| Spouse | Isabella Julia Walker |
| Occupation | Clerk, Draper |
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James Douglas Annand (13 July 1875 – 13 July 1952) was an Australian politician and mayorofToowoomba, Queensland. Serving for 22 years between 1924 and 1952, he was Toowoomba's longest-serving mayor. Born in Ipswich but raised in Toowoomba, he operated a drapery business for many years and also owned land near Hannaford in the Surat district.
Annand was mayor of Toowoomba for three separate terms from 1924–1930, 1933–1949, and June 1952-August 1952. As mayor, one of his major projects was the construction of the Cooby Dam.[1]
Annand represented the seat of Toowoomba from 1929–1932[2] and East Toowoomba from 1934–1935.[2]
Annand had married Isabella Julia Walker on 17 March 1904.[3] He died in Brisbane in 1952[3] and was cremated at Mount Thompson crematorium.[4]
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| Preceded by | Member for Toowoomba 1929–1932 |
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| Preceded by | Member for East Toowoomba 1934–1935 |
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