About Thomas Payne
Lived 1862 – 1932 (aged 70). Thomas Payne was an Australian politician.
Thomas Henry Payne (14 May 1862 – 29 November 1932) was an Australian politician.
Biography
He was born in South Yarra to pioneer builder Thomas Budds Payne and Rosalie Mary Hemphill. He attended Geelong Grammar School and inherited his father's considerable wealth. Around 1894 he married Georgiana Dale Crooke, A Liberal and then a Nationalist, he was a minister without portfolio from 1908 to 1909. Payne retired in 1928 and died in Toorak in 1932. He was buried at Melbourne General Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Payne?
Australian politician
When was Thomas Payne born?
Thomas Payne was born on 14 May 1862 in South Yarra.
When did Thomas Payne die?
Thomas Payne died on 29 November 1932 in Toorak.
What was Thomas Payne's occupation?
Thomas Payne was a politician.
What nationality was Thomas Payne?
Thomas Payne was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Payne (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Payne. https://biography.guide/thomas-payne-politician-1862/
MLA: "Thomas Payne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-payne-politician-1862/.
Chicago: "Thomas Payne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thomas-payne-politician-1862/.
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