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Henry Tossell

1854 – 1933

Australian politician

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About Henry Tossell

Lived 1854 – 1933 (aged 78–79). Henry Tossell was an Australian and British politician, contractor and farmer.

Henry George Tossell ( – 24 March 1933) was an Australian politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly multi-member seat of Yorke Peninsula from 1915 to 1930 for the Liberal Union and Liberal Federation.

His family migrated to South Australia when he was young, and he spent most of his time in the Mount Barker region. He worked for the Jeanes Brothers firm as a road contractor and became its manager before starting his own contracting business; he subsequently became a farmer near Maitland. As a contractor for the local road board, he was once the highest individual wage payer in his district. Tossell was one of the original members of the Farmers and Producers Political Union. He was an officer and councillor of the District Council of Yorke Peninsula for 27 years.

He was elected to the safe conservative House of Assembly seat of Yorke Peninsula at the 1915 state election, and was re-elected four times. He retired at the 1930 election.

Tossell's wife died in August 1918 following a serious illness.

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Important facts

Born
1854
Birth century
Positions held
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly
Also known as
Henry George Tossell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Tossell?

Australian politician

When was Henry Tossell born?

Henry Tossell was born in 1854.

When did Henry Tossell die?

Henry Tossell died on 24 March 1933.

What was Henry Tossell's occupation?

Henry Tossell was a politician, contractor and farmer.

What nationality was Henry Tossell?

Henry Tossell was Australian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Tossell

· Wikidata: Q21069689

· DBpedia: Henry Tossell

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