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| Henry Sallows Walsh | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1804[1] Lewes, Sussex, United Kingdom |
| Died |
8 July 1877 (aged 73) 22 Shakespeare Grove, Hawthorn[2] |
| Burial place | Melbourne General Cemetery[2][3] |
| Occupation | Watchmaker, jeweller |
| Parent(s) | Thomas and Eliza[1] |
Henry Sallows Walsh was one of the nine inaugural members of the Boroondara District Road Board. He also served as its first chair and in several other elected positions.
https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/50481/download-report
Life
Walsh emigrated to the Port Phillip District (now known as Melbourne) in 1849. He began his own business as a jeweller and watchmaker, Walsh, Jones & Company, from c1854. It later became Walsh & Sons with its final name settling on Walsh Brothers.
Politics
Stood for Parliament in South Bourke.http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/154830676
Other public service
Served on the Provisional Committee of the Melbourne and Suburban Railway Company.[4]
Supporter of the creation of the District and Board.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Parliament of Victoria. Re-Member Profile - Henry Sallows Walsh. 20 November 2018. https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/about/people-in-parliament/re-member/details/24/926, accessed: 11 February 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mackie, Bill. Boroondara's Henry Walsh. Camberwell Historical Society: 13 June 2016. http://www.chs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Newsletter-2013-13-Jun.pdf, accessed: 11 February 2019
- ↑ Find a Grave. Henry S Walsh. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193174797/henry-s-walsh, accessed: 11 February 2019
- ↑ The Age. Melbourne and Suburban Railway Company. 28 August 1857, page 1. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154832188, accessed: 11 February 2019