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Thomas Sinclair Holden

1906 – 1973

Politician, lawyer and judge in New South Wales, Australia

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Lived 1906 – 1973 (aged 67). Thomas Sinclair Holden was an Australian politician, solicitor, barrister and judge.

Thomas Sinclair Holden (6 January 1906 – 23 December 1973) was an Australian politician and judge.

He was born in Redfern to Thomas Douglas Percy Holden, also a politician. He attended Fort Street High School and in 1928 received a Bachelor of Law from the University of Sydney. He married Rose Scott Winden, with whom he had three children. From 1928 he practised as a solicitor, and was called to the bar in 1938. He specialised in workers' compensation. From 1934 to 1945 he was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, representing the United Australia Party and then, briefly, the Liberal Party. He resigned in 1945 to take up a judgeship on the District Court, where he remained until 1965. Holden died at Strathfield in 1973.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Fort Street High School, University of Sydney
Positions held
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council
Also known as
Thomas Holden, Tom Holden

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Sinclair Holden?

politician, lawyer and judge in New South Wales, Australia (1906-1973)

When was Thomas Sinclair Holden born?

Thomas Sinclair Holden was born on 6 January 1906 in Redfern.

When did Thomas Sinclair Holden die?

Thomas Sinclair Holden died on 23 December 1973 in Strathfield.

What was Thomas Sinclair Holden's occupation?

Thomas Sinclair Holden was a politician, solicitor, barrister and judge.

What nationality was Thomas Sinclair Holden?

Thomas Sinclair Holden was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Sinclair Holden

· Wikidata: Q20983345

· DBpedia: Thomas Sinclair Holden

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