About Henry Llewelyn
Lived 1855 – 1933 (aged 77). Henry Llewelyn was a British politician and trade union.
Henry Llewelyn (12 September 1855 – 6 August 1933) was a member the Queensland Legislative Council.
Llewelyn was born at Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, to Henry Llewelyn and his wife Elizabeth. He arrived in Australia in 1885 and headed to Gympie to work as a gold miner. In later years he opened a bookshop and stationer which he ran for 34 years. 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.
Llewelyn 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. and he then married Mary Ann McNamee (died 1936)
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Who was Henry Llewelyn?
Australian politician (1855-1933)
When was Henry Llewelyn born?
Henry Llewelyn was born on 12 September 1855 in Merthyr Tydfil.
When did Henry Llewelyn die?
Henry Llewelyn died on 6 August 1933 in Brisbane.
What was Henry Llewelyn's occupation?
Henry Llewelyn was a politician and trade union.
What nationality was Henry Llewelyn?
Henry Llewelyn was British.
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