12 Facts About Barrington Wood

Barrington Clarke Wood was an Australian businessman and politician who served in both houses of the Parliament of Western Australia.

Barrington Wood's father died when he was young, and his mother remarried in 1863 to Edward Newman, who was later elected to the Legislative Council.

Barrington Wood was elected to parliament at the 1894 general election, defeating the sitting member, Timothy Quinlan, and a future MP, Richard Haynes, in the seat of West Perth.

Barrington Wood was re-elected at the 1897 election, and in 1900 replaced Frederick Piesse as Commissioner for Railways and Director of Public Works in the government of Sir John Forrest.

Barrington Wood continued on in those positions when George Throssell became premier in February 1901.

At the 1901 general election, Barrington Wood was defeated in West Perth by George Leake, who succeeded George Throssell as premier just over a month later.

Barrington Wood attempted to re-enter parliament at the 1901 West Kimberley by-election, but lost to Sydney Pigott.

In 1902, Barrington Wood was elected to the Legislative Council, defeating James Speed in Metropolitan-Suburban Province.

Barrington Wood served until his sudden death in August 1903, which occurred while on a holiday to Mandurah.

Barrington Wood had been walking back to his lodgings from a day at the beach when he collapsed on the roadside, and his body was not found until the following morning.

Barrington Wood had married Mary Louisa Whitfield in 1879, with whom he had four children.

One of his sons, Garnet Barrington Wood, was a member of parliament, and died in office.