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William Henry Davies Archer

William Henry Davies Archer

Surname: ARCHER

Given Names: William Henry Davies

Title and Honours: Mr

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Marriage:

Date and Place of Birth: 13 November 1836 - Longford, Tasmania

Date of Death: 10 June 1928 - Launceston, Tasmania

 

House of Assembly: 29 May 1882

Electorate: Norfolk Plains

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Date of Departure: July 1886

Reason for Departure: Seat abolished.

Comments:

Numerous Archer family political connections. Family story broadcast as part of ABC Dynasties series 21 November 2005.

House of Assembly Long Room Picture: 184

House of Assembly Long Room Picture Number indicates each Member's position in the photographic record.

Source: Parliament of Tasmania Members Biographical Database, Tasmanian Parliamentary Library.

Additional Reference Material:

A Handbook of Australian Government and Politics, 1890-1964 [by] Colin A. Hughes and B. D. Graham. Canberra, ANU Press, 1968. Biographical Register of the Tasmanian Parliament, 1851-1960 / Scott Bennett and Barbara Bennett. Canberra : ANU, 1980.