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

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

Early life

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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

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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

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

Other

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Henry Hyne owned the Ayrshire cattle stud, Coolreagh.

Death

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Henry Hyne died in 1936.

References

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  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.