About Harry Massey
Lived 1889 – 1962 (aged 72–73). Harry Massey was an Australian politician and draper.
Harry Massey was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Toowong.
Early life He was born in Melbourne, Victoria, on 6 June 1888. He became President of the Australian Natives' Association, Melbourne Branch at 21 years of age. He was also prominent in the YMCA, a member of the Commercial Travellers' Association, the Royal Queensland Yacht Club, the Constitutional Club and Indooroopilly Golf Club.
He was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly on 2 April 1938 as a member of the United Australia Party. He remained an elected member until 15 April 1944. He did not receive Queensland People's Party endorsement for the 1944 state election and ran as an independent, but he was defeated.
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Who was Harry Massey?
Australian politician
When was Harry Massey born?
Harry Massey was born in 1889 in Melbourne.
When did Harry Massey die?
Harry Massey died on 3 June 1962 in Toowong.
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Harry Massey was a politician and draper.
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Harry Massey was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Massey. https://biography.guide/harry-massey/
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