Colonial Treasurer 30.10.1918 - 12.4.1920
(National Ministry No.36 15.11.1916 - 12.4.1920)
Born Moama, NSW, 15 February 1862, son of John, police officer, and Elizabeth Lucas.
Educated private school.
Moving to Windsor he became apprentice in the printing trade at 14 years, working in several states then reporter on various New South Wales country newspapers, newspaper proprietor, poet, author.
‘He was a mercurial little man’ with a ‘luxuriant moustache,’ and was noted for his ‘witty speeches and racy jokes, dapper clothes and fresh buttonholes.’
Represented Rylstone 1895-1904, Orange 1907-1920, Bathurst 1920-1927, Orange 1927-1930.
Married Agnes Clare Kelly 1886. One son and one daughter.
Died 7 August 1932, Roseville, aged 70 years and cremated Northern Suburbs Crematorium following a Mortuary Chapel service with Methodist forms. His estate was valued for probate at £11,657.
NSW Treasurers
Last updated: 04/02/2021
