Frank Byrne

Francis Arthur "Old Frank" Byrne (1837 – 30 June 1923) was Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for the electoral district of Hay 1898–1903.

Early life He was born in Singleton, New South Wales to Peter Byrne, a miner, and Sarah , He had three sons and three daughters.

Politics He was mayor of Hay for two three-year terms, from 1894, and active in the Hospital committee. He became involved in the campaign for Federation.

He stood as a Free Trade candidate at the 1898 election for the Legislative Assembly for Hay and was elected. He was a good local member and achieved several advantages, including the Darlington Point bridge, for his district. but suffered from ill health and did not contest the 1904 election. and retired to the Sydney suburb of Newtown.