John Petrie

John Petrie (15 January 1822 – 8 December 1892) was a Scottish-born politician, architect, stonemason and building contractor in Brisbane who became the city's first Mayor.

For the Scottish footballer John 'Jocky' Petrie, see John Petrie (footballer).
For the British officer of arms John Allen-Petrie, see John Allen-Petrie.

John Petrie
Signed photo of John Petrie
Born(1822-01-15)15 January 1822
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died8 December 1892(1892-12-08) (aged 70)
Brisbane, Colony of Queensland, British Empire
NationalityScottish
Occupation(s)Builder, Architect, Local Mayor/Councillor
Known forFirst mayor of Brisbane
Board member ofBrisbane Licensing Board
Children10
Parent(s)Andrew Petrie, Mary Cuthbertson
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