Henry Willis (politician)
Henry Willis (6 April 1860 – 23 February 1950) was an Australian politician, born in Port Adelaide, South Australia to English mariner John Willis and Jane, née Emmerson. Having been locally educated, Willis worked at his father's tannery, and in 1884 became a committee member of the South Australian Literary Societies' Union. The following year he had established his own tannery and was serving on the local board of health and Hindmarsh Municipal Council.
The Honourable Henry Willis | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Robertson | |
| In office 29 March 1901 – 13 April 1910 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | William Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 April 1860 Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 23 February 1950 (aged 89) Middle Harbour |
| Political party | Free Trade (1901–06) Anti-Socialist (1906–09) Liberal (1909–13) |
| Occupation | Tanner |
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