Harry Wright

Albert Henry Wright (1890 – 20 March 1963) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Biography Wright was born in Marston, Derbyshire, the son of John Wright and his wife Elizabeth (née Barnes). He was educated at Hatton Council School, Derby, and after his arrival in Queensland was employed at the American Meatworks in Brisbane. He later worked as a coachmaker and engineer. in Kingaroy and together had three sons and a daughter. Wright died in March 1963 taking over the electorate from Walter Barnes, who decided to contest the new seat of Wynnum. Wright held Bulimba for six years, being defeated in 1929 by Irene Longman, the first woman in the Queensland Parliament.

After his defeat he became a representative of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Board. Wright was also a member of the Independent Order of Rechabites.