Hamilton Cuffe Jones

Hamilton Cuffe Jones (1884 – 16 January 1960) was a trade union official and member of the Queensland Legislative Council.

Early life Jones was born at London, England, to Phillip Allen Jones his wife Theresa (née Culley). He came to Australia at a young age, attended Brisbane State School, then began work in the timber industry as a Sawyer. he fought at Gallipoli, having his right thumb blown off. Premier Ryan tried a new tactic, and later that year advised the Governor, Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams, to appoint thirteen new members whose allegiance lay with Labour to the council.

Jones was one of the thirteen new members, and went on to serve for four and a half years until the council was abolished in March 1922.

Personal life Jones was twice married, firstly to Eleanor Sissie Beattie in 1917, and together had three sons. He then married Emma Henry in 1938 and together had a son and daughter.

Jones died in Brisbane on 16 January 1960.