12 Facts About Edward Flood

Edward Flood was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council between 1851 and 1856 and again from 1879 until his death.

Edward Flood was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly between 1856 and 1872.

Edward Flood was the first Secretary for Public Works in New South Wales.

Edward Flood had minimal formal education but became an apprentice carpenter and builder.

Edward Flood owned wool stores at Circular Quay, a wool pressing company and flour mills.

Edward Flood was a foundation alderman of Sydney City Council and was a supporter of the Benevolent Society.

In 1851, prior to the establishment of responsible self-government, Flood was elected to the semi-elected Legislative Council.

Edward Flood represented the electorate of North-Eastern Boroughs until the granting of responsible self-government in 1856.

Edward Flood did not willingly contest the 1872 election although he was nominated for the electorate of Newtown.

Edward Flood was politically radical and opposed the re-introduction of transportation and the autocratic powers of the Governors prior to the granting of responsible government.

Edward Flood was socially conservative and had a reputation of being a tough businessman who objected to the level of wages demanded by labourers in the colony.

Edward Flood was appointed on 1 October 1859 but his appointment was curtailed by the fall of Cowper's government 26 days later.