Henry James Hyne Explained

H.J. Hyne
Birth Date:	1867
Death Date:	1936
Occupation:	Politician Businessman

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

Other

Henry Hyne owned the Ayrshire cattle stud, Coolreagh.

Death

Henry Hyne died in 1936.

Notes and References

1. Index of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Queensland Registrar-General.
2. Web site: Henry J Hyne. Hyne. 22 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110217080239/http://www.hyne.com.au/about_us/hj_hyne.html. 17 February 2011. dead.