Thomas Dempster
23 March 1867 — 16 May 1946
Thomas Dempster (18‑17‑22/23)
Thomas Dempster, a son of Robert Dempster, contractor and Anne (née Dalzell) was born in Tradeston, Lanarkshire, Scotland on 23 March 1867. The Dempster family travelled aboard the Nurnberg to Australia in 1889. Thomas joined the United Operative Stonemasons Society of Queensland (UOSMS) on 21 August 1889. Thomas served at times as UOSMS President, Vice‑President, Auditor, Secretary, Treasurer and delegate. Thomas settled in Paddington before relocating to Campbell Street, Toowong. On 16 May 1946, Thomas died at St Helen's Hospital, South Brisbane.