About Henry Conwell Wood
Lived 1840 – 1926 (aged 85–86). Henry Conwell Wood was an Australian politician and cattle.
Henry Conwell Wood (July 1840 – 18 June 1926) was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
Early life Wood was born in Bellary, India, to Herbert Wood and his wife, Maria-Louisa (née Conwell) and was educated at Cheltenham College.
Public life Wood was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council in April 1886 and resigned in December 1902. He had strong political views, and made his presence felt in the chamber.
Legacy The town of Woodford was named in his honour.
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Who was Henry Conwell Wood?
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council (1840-1926)
When was Henry Conwell Wood born?
Henry Conwell Wood was born in 1840 in Ballari.
When did Henry Conwell Wood die?
Henry Conwell Wood died on 18 June 1926 in Brisbane.
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Henry Conwell Wood was a politician and cattle.
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Henry Conwell Wood was Australian.
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