Alfred Edgar Hunt (2 May 1861 – 16 August 1930),[1] generally referred to as A. E. Hunt, was an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council for 13 years.[2]
Alfred Hunt | |
|---|---|
| Member of New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| In office 7 December 1916 – 16 August 1930 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 May 1861 Dural, New South Wales |
| Died | 16 August 1930 (aged 69) Mosman, New South Wales |
| Political party | Progressive |
| Spouse | Sarah Ruth (née Fletcher) |
| Relations | Brother John Hunt MLA Brother-in-law Charles Brunsdon Fletcher |
| Children | 3 daughters and 5 sons |
| Occupation | Grazier |
Early life
editHunt was born in Dural, New South Wales, the son of George Thomas Hunt, orchardist, and Elizabeth Williams.[2] He attended Newington College whilst the school was situated at Newington House on the Parramatta River.[3]
Career
editAfter school he selected land in the sheep district of Bogan Shire. He then owned Wyoming Station at Nevertire, New South Wales.[1] In 1912 he became an executive member of the Farmers and Settlers Association, serving as president 1914[4]–1916.[5] He was elected president of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales in 1921, hailed as a democratization of what had been a reactionary organisation, referring to Hunt's service with the more grass-roots Farmers' and Settlers'.[6]
For six years he was a member of the State Wool Committee and was elected president of the Australian Farmers Federal Organisation in 1930. He was president of New Settlers League from 1929 until 1930. He worked for the Far West Children's Health Scheme as honorary treasurer. Hunt was an active member of Methodist Church of Australasia serving on both NSW and Australian Conferences.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Hunt, Alfred Edgar (1861–1930)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ a b c "Mr Alfred Edgar Hunt (1860–1936)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ Register of Past Students 1863–1998. Newington College. 1999. p. 95.
- ^ "New F&S President". The Sydney Mail. Vol. V, no. 121. New South Wales, Australia. 22 July 1914. p. 21. Retrieved 2 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Newsy Notes". The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer. New South Wales, Australia. 15 July 1916. p. 5. Retrieved 2 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "The Democratisation of the Graziers' Conference". The Land. Vol. XI, no. 541. New South Wales, Australia. 3 June 1921. p. 10. Retrieved 2 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.