Henry James Hyne

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H.J. Hyne
Henry James Hyne, ca. 1901.
Born1867
Died1936
Occupation(s)Politician
Businessman

Henry James Hyne (1867–1936) was an Australian businessman and the mayor of Maryborough, Queensland from 1913 to 1918.

Early life[edit]

Henry Hyne was born in 1867 in Queensland, the son of Richard Matthews Hyne and his wife Elizabeth (née Lambert).[1] Henry Hyne was educated at the Maryborough Grammar School.

Timber industry[edit]

He entered his father's sawmill business in 1888. After his father's death in 1902, he took over as general manager and ran the company (Hyne & Son) until 1929.[2]

Politics[edit]

He was mayor of the City of Maryborough from 1913 to 1918.

Other[edit]

Henry Hyne owned the Ayrshire cattle stud, Coolreagh.

Death[edit]

Henry Hyne died in 1936.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Index of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Queensland Registrar-General.
  2. ^ "Henry J Hyne". Hyne. Archived from the original on 17 February 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011.