Henry Baker (Australian politician)
Sir Henry Seymour Baker KCMG, DSO (1 September 1890 – 20 July 1968) was an English-born Australian politician.
Sir Henry Baker KCMG, DSO | |
|---|---|
| President of the Tasmanian Legislative Council | |
| In office 2 June 1959 – 20 July 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Geoffrey Green |
| Succeeded by | Louis Shoobridge |
| Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council for Queenborough | |
| In office 8 May 1948 – 20 July 1968 | |
| Preceded by | William Strutt |
| Succeeded by | Walter Davis |
| Leader of the Opposition of Tasmania | |
| In office July 1936 – February 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Walter Lee |
| Succeeded by | Neil Campbell |
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Franklin | |
| In office 30 May 1928 – 23 November 1946 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 September 1890 Liverpool, England |
| Died | 20 July 1968 (aged 77) Hobart, Australia |
| Political party | Nationalist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 13th Battalion |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches |
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