He was born in Toowoomba on 22 April 1867 , son of William Henry Groom , who had various political offices including Mayor of Toowoomba and member of the Legislative Assembly .
When the residence was built for Groom , he was a prominent figure on the Darling Downs .
Groom was born in Toowoomba on 22 April 1867 , son of William Henry Groom , who had various political offices including Mayor of Toowoomba and member of the Legislative Assembly .
When the residence was built for Groom , he was a prominent figure on the Darling Downs .