Colonial Treasurer 6.5.1912 - 29.6.1913
(McGowen Ministry No.34 21.10.1910 - 29.6.1913)
Colonial Treasurer 30.6.1913 - 29.1.1914
(Holman Ministry No.35 30.6.1913 - 15.11.1916)
Born Horrabridge, Sampford Spiney Devonshire, England, 19 April 1860, son of Richard, miner, and Rebecca Sowden.
At 9 years of age worked 12 hours a day in coal mines in Northumberland for 10d a day out of which he had to provide his own lamp oil.
He later attended night school and working in various occupations in London's railways before arriving in Sydney 1887.
Worked as miner at Kembla and Broken Hill 1891.
Founding member Barrier branch of Amalgamated Miners’ Association and the Labor Party. Represented Sturt 1891-1894, Broken Hill 1894-1913, Sturt 1913-1916.
He was a lifelong teetotaller.
Married Eliza Ann Callard Wright in 1885 who predeceased him.
Died 21 July 1940 at his residence, 19 Palace Street, Petersham and buried Congregational section Rookwood cemetery.
Estate valued at £19,993.
NSW Treasurers
Last updated: 04/02/2021
