Harry Braid

Henry William "Harry" Braid (11 June 1917 11 October 2001) was an Australian politician.

Braid was born in Staverton, Tasmania; his cousin, Ian Braid, was also a politician. In 1972 he was elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council as the independent member for Mersey. He was President of the Council from 1983 to 1984. He retired in 1990. His daughter was Sue Napier, state Liberal Party leader from 1999 to 2001.[1]

References

  1. Parliament of Tasmania (2005). "Braid, Henry William (Harry)". The Parliament of Tasmania from 1856. Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
Tasmanian Legislative Council
Preceded by
Bill Hodgman
President of the Tasmanian Legislative Council
1983–1984
Succeeded by
Alby Broadby
Preceded by
Hector McFie
Member for Mersey
1972–1990
Succeeded by
Geoff Squibb


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