About Thomas William Heney
Lived 1862 – 1928 (aged 65). Thomas William Heney was an Australian journalist and poet.
Thomas William Heney (3 November 1862 – 19 August 1928) was an Australian journalist and poet.
Heney was the son of Thomas William Heney (Snr), a printer, and Sarah Elizabeth, née Carruthers. He was born in Sydney and educated at Cooma. Heney Senior struggled with alcohol dependence and died in 1875.
Novels
The Girl at Birrell's (1896) A Station Courtship (1899)
Poetry collections
Fortunate Days (1886) In Middle Harbour and Other Verse, Chiefly Australian (1890)
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Who was Thomas William Heney?
Australian writer (1862–1928)
When was Thomas William Heney born?
Thomas William Heney was born on 5 November 1862.
When did Thomas William Heney die?
Thomas William Heney died on 19 August 1928.
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Thomas William Heney was a journalist and poet.
What nationality was Thomas William Heney?
Thomas William Heney was Australian.
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