Sydney Smith (Australian politician)
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Sydney Smith (11 April 1856 – 21 February 1934) was an Australian politician. He began his parliamentary career in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (1882–1898, 1900) and served as a government minister under Henry Parkes. He transferred to the new House of Representatives after Federation, representing the Division of Macquarie from 1901 to 1906. He served as Postmaster-General in the Reid government from 1904 to 1905.
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Sydney Smith | |
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Postmaster-General of Australia | |
In office 17 August 1904 – 5 July 1905 | |
Prime Minister | George Reid |
Preceded by | Hugh Mahon |
Succeeded by | Austin Chapman |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Macquarie | |
In office 29 March 1901 – 12 December 1906 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Ernest Carr |
Personal details | |
Born | (1856-04-11)11 April 1856 Colyton, New South Wales |
Died | 21 February 1934(1934-02-21) (aged 77) Sydney |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Free Trade Party |
Occupation | Grazier |
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