Background
Annand was born at Toowoomba to rural worker James Annand and Harriet, née Gadsby.
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Frederick Annand
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He attended local state schools.
Career
Annand worked for the Australian Mutual Provident Society and on stations in the Warrego region. In 1895 he formed an agency in Toowoomba and in 1899 established an accounting form, gaining a licence as an auditor. In 1905 he was appointed to manage the Brisbane Permanent Building and Banking Company (which would become the Bank of Queensland), which he restored to profit.
In 1897 he had joined the Queensland Defence Force, becoming a lieutenant with the Mounted Infantry.
He joined the Royal Australian Engineers in 1905 and was promoted captain of the 5th Field Company. In 1911 he became a major with the 3rd Field Company.
During the First World War he commanded the 7th Field Company and was promoted lieutenant colonel in March 1916, after which he commanded the 2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion. Promoted to colonel in 1926, he retired from active service in May 1932.
A councillor and mayor (1924) of Hamilton, in 1925 Annand was appointed town clerk of Greater Brisbane.
He resigned in 1931 in frustration after disputes with A. East. Moore"s government and returned to the Building and Banking Company, of which he was elected director Annand died in 1958 at Ascot.
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Religion
Christian