Graham Lloyd Hart (1839-1897)

Obituary
Death of Mr. G. L. Hart. Queensland's Leading Solicitor. The death is announced of Mr. Graham Lloyd Hart, senior partner of the firm Hart, Flower, and Drury, solicitors. For some years past Mr. Hart has been a sufferer from attacks of asthma, but recently the attacks have become more frequent and exhausting, A recent attack, which gave cause for anxiety to his family, occurred three weeks ago, but Mr. Hart seemingly pulled through, and though very weak he attended at his olfice and transacted business so late as Wednesday last.

On reaching home, however, he suffered another attack, which completely prostrated him. His heart became affected, and acute congestion of the brain followed. His medical attendants were summoned early yesterday morning, but their efforts availed little. Mr. Hart sank into a state of unconsciousness about 2 o'olock in the afternoon, and he remained in a comatuse state until death took place at a late hour last night. The death of Mr. Hart is to be regretted in many ways. .For many years past he has held a leading position in his profession, and his opinion and services have always been highly appreciated. He was the senior solicitor in active practice. To the legal profession the death of Mr. Hart will be a serious loss. For a long time too, Mr. Hart has been associated with the work of the Church of England, to which he rendered valuable legal service as chancellor of the Brisbane diocese.

He served articles with Mr. Klinginder, solicitor, of Melbourne, and in 1863 came to Brisbane and founded the business whose reputation is now so well known. In 1876 he entered into partnership with Mr. Flower, and subsequently the Hon. C. S. Mein (afterwards Mr. Jnstice Mein) joined the firm. A few years ago Mr. V. R. Drury was included in the partnership. Mr. Hart leaves a widow and family of nine children, the youngest of whom is 12 years old, six daughters and three sons. Two of the daughters are married, one to Mr. Arthur Feez, barrister, and tho other to Mr. S. B. Cameron, manager of the Victorian Insurance Company. The funeral is announced for Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

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