Henry Pearce (Australian politician)

For the American cricketer (1886–1936), see Henry Pearce (cricketer).
Henry Pearce
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Capricornia
In office
10 December 1949 – 9 December 1962
Preceded by Charles Davidson
Succeeded by George Gray
Personal details
Born 17 September 1917 (1917-09-17) (age 94)
Rockhampton, Queensland
Nationality Australian
Political party Liberal Party of Australia
Occupation Secretary

Henry George Pearce (born 17 September 1917) was an Australian politician. Born in Rockhampton, Queensland, he attended state schools before becoming a retail manager, and then a full time secretary with the Central Queensland Red Cross. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Capricornia. He held the seat until 1961, when he was defeated by George Gray of the Labor Party.[1]

References

  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia. Retrieved 2008-07-13. 
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Charles Davidson		 Member for Capricornia
1949–1961		 Succeeded by
George Gray