firms in the Maryborough area in the late 1920s. He keenly supported the establishment of the University of Queensland, the ambulance service and the Baptist Church in Queensland. He was Grand Master of the Loyal Orange Institution of Queensland and frequently took the chair with Oxley True Blues LOL 19 who met at the Orange Hall in Sherwood (although this was not his parent lodge). Denham died on 10 May 1944 at Annerley, survived by his wife and children. His family declined a state funeral and on 12 May a private funeral service commenced at his home Ingleside at 391 Annerley Road, Annerley followed by his burial in the nearby South Brisbane Cemetery. At probate, his estate was valued at £44,085. Denhams in Brisbane went into voluntary liquidation but the companies in Maryborough and Rockhampton continued. His residence Ingleside is heritage-listed and is located at 391 Annerley Road, Annerley, close to the intersection of Denham Street, presumably named after him. References References to his Orange Lodge involvement are recorded in the minutes of Oxley True Blues LOL 19, held at the State Library of Queensland External links 1859 births 1944 deaths Deputy Premiers of Queensland Premiers of Queensland People from Langport Burials in South Brisbane Cemetery