Harry Bolton
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Harry Edward Bolton (24 December 1870 – 18 August 1956) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1904 to 1917, as the member for North Fremantle until 1911 and for South Fremantle thereafter. He was initially a member of the Labor Party before joining the National Labor Party after the 1916 conscription split.
This article is about the Australian politician. For the American football player, see Harry Bolton (American football).
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Lieutenant Harry Edward Bolton | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia for South Fremantle | |
In office 3 October 1911 (1911-10-03) – 29 September 1917 (1917-09-29) | |
Preceded by | Arthur Davies |
Succeeded by | Samuel Rocke |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia for North Fremantle | |
In office 26 June 1904 (1904-06-26) – 3 October 1911 (1911-10-03) | |
Preceded by | John Ferguson |
Succeeded by | Electoral district abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1870-12-24)24 December 1870 Peckham, London, United Kingdom |
Died | 18 August 1956(1956-08-18) (aged 85) Shenton Park, Western Australia, Australia |
Resting place | Karrakatta Cemetery |
Political party | National Labor Party |
Other political affiliations | Labor Party (until 1917) |
Spouse |
Alice Matthews
(m. 1892; died 1936) |
Children | 5 |
Parents |
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Relatives | Leonard Bolton (brother) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Australian Imperial Force |
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