Background
William Perry was born in 1835 in Sydney, New South Wales, the son of William and Louisa Perry.
William Perry was born in 1835 in Sydney, New South Wales, the son of William and Louisa Perry.
In August 1860, the Perry Brothers opened their business in Queen Street (where the Wintergarden Centre is in 2014). Business was successful and in 1865 they built new premises next door which they later extended back to Elizabeth Street. He served until his death on 11 June 1891.
On 11 June 1891, Perry died suddenly at his home Folkestone at Bowen Hills aged 55 years.
He was buried in Toowong Cemetery the following day (12 June 1891). Perry Park is named after William Perry.
Perry had used the land as his family cattle and horse paddock.
He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council. William Perry was appointed as a life member of the Queensland Legislative Council on 22 September 1890.
