Henry Halloran

Henry Halloran was an Australian poet and civil servant who was born in Cape Town, Cape Colony on 6 April 1811.

Early life Henry Halloran was born on 6 April 1811, at Cape Town, Cape Colony, to Laurence Hynes Halloran and Lydia Anne, née Hall. He was educated at his father's school before starting his career as a clerk in the NSW Public Service. He was known for supporting and encouraging young writers, even reportedly finding Henry Kendall a job in the Colonial Secretary's Department. Halloran published [in 1887] Poems, Odes and Songs and [in 1890] A Few Love Rhymes of a Married Life. at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne, on 29 June 1891; they had one son: Henry Marco James Halloran (1892–1981).

Death On 19 May 1893, Halloran died at Ashfield. He was buried in St John's Church of England cemetery. His funeral was attended by, amongst other officials, Henry Parkes.