Thomas Francis O'Byrne
Timber worker, trade unionist, politician
About Thomas Francis O'Byrne
Lived 1871 – 1952 (aged 81). Thomas Francis O'Byrne was a New Zealand politician and trade unionist.
Thomas Francis O'Byrne (30 August 1871 – 30 September 1952) was a New Zealand timber worker, trade unionist and politician. He was born in Westbury, Tasmania, Australia in 1871 to Catholic immigrants Ellen Esther Ryan and her farmer husband Thomas O'Byrne. From 1934 onwards, he was a member of the Legislative Council.
In 1935, he was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.
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Who was Thomas Francis O'Byrne?
Timber worker, trade unionist, politician (1871-1952)
When was Thomas Francis O'Byrne born?
Thomas Francis O'Byrne was born on 30 August 1871 in Westbury.
When did Thomas Francis O'Byrne die?
Thomas Francis O'Byrne died on 30 September 1952 in Invercargill.
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Thomas Francis O'Byrne was a politician and trade unionist.
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Thomas Francis O'Byrne was New Zealand.
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