Harry Bruce (politician)
Australian politician (1884–1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Adam Bruce (16 May 1884 – 11 October 1958), known as Harry Bruce, was an Australian politician and former union organiser. First entering state politics in Queensland before later entering Parliament of the Commonwealth.
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Harry Bruce | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Leichhardt | |
In office 28 April 1951 – 11 October 1958 | |
Preceded by | Tom Gilmore, Sr. |
Succeeded by | Bill Fulton |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly of The Tableland | |
In office 11 June 1932 – 28 April 1950 | |
Preceded by | Electorate established |
Succeeded by | Electorate abolished |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly of Kennedy | |
In office 12 May 1923 – 11 June 1932 | |
Preceded by | John Jones |
Succeeded by | Arthur Fadden |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Adam Bruce 16 May 1884 Wandiligong, Colony of Victoria |
Died | 11 October 1958(1958-10-11) (aged 74) Canberra, ACT, Australia |
Resting place | Balmoral Cemetery, Brisbane |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Labor |
Other political affiliations | Labor (Queensland) |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Aveline Anderson
(m. 1920) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Haileybury College, Melbourne |
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