12 Facts About Edwin Fowles

Edwin Wesley Howard Fowles was a Barrister, Journalist, and member of the Queensland Legislative Council.

Edwin Fowles began his education at home, being taught by his father before attending Brisbane Normal School.

In 1884 Edwin Fowles won a government scholarship to Brisbane Grammar School, winning the Lilley medal in 1887 before attending Ormond College at Melbourne University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in 1893, then a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Laws in 1895.

Edwin Fowles began his teaching career in 1895 and Cumloden College, Melbourne as a resident master.

Edwin Fowles was admitted to the Bar in 1901 but within a year he was back in Queensland practicing law.

Edwin Fowles was the Examiner on the Barristers' Board for more than 30 years.

Edwin Fowles first attempt at entering the Queensland Parliament came at the 1912 state election when, representing the Liberals, he was a candidate for the seat of Fortitude Valley but was soundly defeated by David Bowman of the Labor Party.

Just three months after his defeat, Edwin Fowles was appointed to the Legislative Council in July 1912 by Queensland Premier, Digby Denham.

Edwin Fowles had excellent debating skills and a quick wit to stop any would be interjectors.

In 1904, Edwin Fowles married Janet Mary Archibald, the daughter of John Archibald.

Edwin Fowles died in 1945 and following a service at Kingsholme Methodist Church was cremated at Mount Thompson crematorium.

Doctor Edwin Fowles composed two suites of hymns, published around 1932, among others.