Parliamentary activity
Information about members' parliamentary service including their positions held and biography.
Positions
| Position | Start | End | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racing Association Bill Committee No.23 | Tue 18 September 1900 | Sat 01 December 1900 | 2 months 14 days | |
| Member for Canterbury | Sat 28 July 1900 | Tue 11 June 1901 | 10 months 15 days | |
| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly | Sat 28 July 1900 | Tue 11 June 1901 | 10 months 15 days |
Biography
Local Government activity
By 1890 had been an Alderman of Liverpool 5 times and Mayor twice.
Personal information
Church of England.
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Manager. Educated at Belfast Academy and Queens University in Ireland. On father's death went to Manchester then Liverpool where he was politically active. Travelled to many countries, spending 3 years in Africa. Arrived in Sydney c.1881, commenced studies for the Bar; then became a manager of a company exporting frozen meat to England, but company failed. Moved to Liverpool c.1884. In 1890 was said to devote most of his time to public affairs. May have been of independent means. Member of governing body of Moore College Grammar School.