Australian politician
This article is about Robert Frederick Sholl (1848–1909), an entrepreneur and politician. For his father, see
Robert John Sholl .
Robert Sholl
In office 22 May 1904 (1904-05-22 ) – 8 December 1909 (1909-12-08 ) In office 27 November 1890 (1890-11-27 ) – 28 April 1897 (1897-04-28 ) Preceded by Electoral district created Succeeded by George Hubble In office 20 May 1886 (1886-05-20 ) – 21 October 1890 (1890-10-21 ) Preceded by Maitland Brown Succeeded by Electoral district abolished
Born Robert Frederick Sholl
(1848-08-27 ) 27 August 1848Died 4 December 1909(1909-12-04) (aged 61)Perth, Western Australia , Australia Resting place Karrakatta Cemetery Parents Relatives
Robert Frederick Sholl (27 August 1848 – 4 December 1909) was an entrepreneur and a member of the Parliament of Western Australia . His business interests included pearling vessels, real estate and mining. Sholl was also a representative at the Australasian Federal Convention of 1897.
He was the son of Government Resident Robert John Sholl (1819–86) and Mary Ann Sholl née Berckelman (1822–89). Three brothers of Robert Frederick Sholl were also notable: Trevarton Sholl (1845–1867), Richard Adolphus Sholl (1847–1919) and Horatio William (Horace) Sholl (1852–1927).
Bibliography
Bolton, GC, "Sholl, Robert Frederick (1848–1909)", Australian Dictionary of Biography [online ed.] (25 September 2012).