Thomas Chapman

Thomas Daniel Chapman (Born; 1815, Bedford, England ^[1]. Died; 17 February 1884, Hobart, Tasmania) was the Premier of Tasmania from 2 August 1861 until 20 January 1863. He was served as a member of the Tasmanian Parliament for 26 years from August, 1856 until his death in 1884.^[2] The Battle of New Orleans 1815 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Bedford is the county town of the English county of Bedfordshire. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV) is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Nickname: The Apple Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Governor Premier Const. ... Before the 1890s there was no formal party system in Tasmania. ... August 2 is the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (215th in leap years), with 151 days remaining. ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar). ... August is the eighth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

Early Life

Chapman immigrated to Tasmania at around 1845. He set up a business in Hobart and became a leading merchant during the early 1850s. He married and had four daughters. Chapman was an advocate against the transportation of convicts to Van Diemens Land (Tasmania). Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Nickname: The Apple Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Governor Premier Const. ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Van Diemens Land is the name originally used by the British for Tasmania, an island state of Australia. ...

Political career

Chapman was first elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council in 1851. When the Tasmanian House of Assembly was created in 1856 Chapman became a minister under Tasmania's first responsible government headed by William Champ. He was made Colonial Treasurer and upon taking the position realised that the estimated budget of the state was not £330,000 but only £250,000 ^[3]. To fix the deficit Chapman proposed increasing taxes and reducing the wages of public servants, a proposal which reduced his popularity. After William Champs ministry was defeated in 1857, his position as Treasurer was given to another member of parliament. The Legislative Council, or upper house, is one of the two chambers of the parliament of Tasmania in Australia. ... 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The House of Assembly, or lower house, is one of the two chambers of the Parliament of Tasmania in Australia. ... 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

Chapman was in opposition during the Gregson, Weston and Smith ministries. Or from 1857 after Champs resignation, until 1861. Francis Smith can refer to: Francis Smith (astronomer), British astronomer Francis Smith (Australian politician), former Premier of Tasmania Francis Smith (British officer), was a Lieutenant Colonel during the American Revolutionary War and commanded British forces at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... {disambig} Champ is an Irish dish of mashed potatoes and scallions (spring onions). ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

Chapman became Premier after four years out of ministry, on the 2 August 1861 he held office until 20 January 1863 a total of 18 months making him the second longest serving Premier after Francis Smith at the time. While Premier he also took up his old job of Colonial treasurer from November, 1862 until January, 1863. A premier is an executive official of government. ... August 2 is the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (215th in leap years), with 151 days remaining. ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar). ... Francis Smith can refer to: Francis Smith (astronomer), British astronomer Francis Smith (Australian politician), former Premier of Tasmania Francis Smith (British officer), was a Lieutenant Colonel during the American Revolutionary War and commanded British forces at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. ... Look up November in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Look up January in Wiktionary, the free dictionary January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar). ...

Although his term as Premier ended he became Colonial Treasurer again in Richard Drys ministry from 24 November 1866 until 1869. He also held the position in Wilson's ministry from 1869-1872. In 1873 he resigned from the House of Assembly to become a member of the Legislative Council. In August, 1873 he joined Alfred Kennerley's ministry holding the position of Colonial Secretary from 1873 until 1876. After this Chapman served in no more ministries but was President of the Tasmanian Legislative Council on 11 July 1882 until his death. Sir Richard Dry (September 20, 1815 - August 1, 1869) was an Australia Politician. ... November 24 is the 328th day (329th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1866 (MDCCCLXVI) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... 1869 (MDCCCLXIX) is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Sir James Milne Wilson (February 12, 1812 - February 29, 1880) served as Premier of Tasmania from 1869 to 1872. ... 1869 (MDCCCLXIX) is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... 1872 (MDCCCLXXII) was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calaber). ... The House of Assembly, or lower house, is one of the two chambers of the Parliament of Tasmania in Australia. ... The Legislative Council, or upper house, is one of the two chambers of the parliament of Tasmania in Australia. ... August is the eighth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calaber). ... Alfred Kennerley (1810–1897) was an Australian politician and Premier of Tasmania from 1873-08-04 until 1876-07-20. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calaber). ... 1876 (MDCCCLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday. ... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Chapman is noted as being a good public speaker and an excellent financier.

Electorates

During his time in parliament; Chapman served in six electorates, in both chambers.

Tasmanian House of Assembly

• Hobart Town from 15 September 1856 until 31 May 1861. ^[4]

• Queenborough from 11 June 1861 until 8 November 1862. ^[5]

• Campbell Town from 8 November 1862 until May, 1864.^[6] Resigned because of bankruptcy

• Hobart Town from 27 October 1866 until 3 December 1866.

• Launceston from 31 December 1866 until August, 1871. ^[7]

• East Hobart from 1 September 1871 until August, 1873. ^[8] Resigned to contest in Tasmanian Legislative Council.

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Tasmanian Legislative Council

• Buckingham from 28 October 1851 until August, 1856. ^[9] Resigned to contest in the Tasmanian House of Assembly.

• Buckingham from 8 August 1873 until 17 February 1884.

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References

Reference Notes

^  1. His exact birth year is unclear but 1815 is widely accepted; this article uses the birth year from the Parliament of Tasmania Biography

^  2. Chapman served 26 years because for a period of time 1864-1866 he was not a member of parliament due to bankruptcy

^  3. Source information Biography of Early Australians by Peter Killackey

^  4-9. Many of these electorates no longer exist they are based on the towns of Hobart, Launceston and Campbell Town. Sources of the electoral terms are located at Parliament of Tasmania Biography Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... Launceston City Council, Coat of Arms Launceston City Council, Tasmania Launceston is a small city in the north of Tasmania, Australia, population of approximately 98,000, located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers. ...

Before the 1890s there was no formal party system in Tasmania. ... James Whyte (March 30, 1820 – August 20, 1882) was a Scottish-born Australian politician. ...

Premiers of Tasmania
Champ | Gregson | Weston | Smith | Chapman | Whyte | Dry | Wilson | Innes | Kennerley | Reibey | Fysh | Giblin | Crowther | Douglas | Agnew | Dobson | Braddon | E. Lewis | Propsting | Evans | Earle | Solomon | Lee | Hayes | Lyons | McPhee | Ogilvie | Dwyer-Gray | Cosgrove | Brooker | Reece | Bethune | Neilson | Lowe | Holgate | Gray | Field | Groom | Rundle | Bacon | Lennon