Henry James Hyne

H.J. Hyne

Henry James Hyne, ca. 1901.
Born 1867
Died 1936
Occupation Politician
Businessman

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

Early life

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

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

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

Other

Henry Hyne owned the Ayrshire cattle stud, Coolgregh.

Death

Henry Hyne died in 1936.

References

  1. Index of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Queensland Registrar-General.
  2. "Henry J Hyne". Hyne. Retrieved 22 February 2011.


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