About Ernest Hannaford
Lived 1879 – 1955 (aged 76). Ernest Hannaford was an Australian and British beekeeper, farmer, politician, preacher and business executive.
Ernest Hayler Hannaford (21 June 1879 – 21 December 1955) was an Australian farmer and politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly multi-member seat of Murray from 1927 to 1930 for the Liberal Federation.
He was a bee-keeper on his father's farm and had 360 hives that produced 10 tons of honey a year.
In local politics, he was mayor of the Corporate Town of St Peters from 1926 to 1928 and from 1937 to 1942.
He was one of many notable descendants of Susannah Hannaford.
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Who was Ernest Hannaford?
South Australian farmer and politician (1879-1955)
When was Ernest Hannaford born?
Ernest Hannaford was born on 21 June 1879 in Mannahill.
When did Ernest Hannaford die?
Ernest Hannaford died on 21 December 1955.
What was Ernest Hannaford's occupation?
Ernest Hannaford was a beekeeper, farmer, politician, preacher and business executive.
What nationality was Ernest Hannaford?
Ernest Hannaford was Australian and British.
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