Thomas Hassall
Thomas Henry Hassall | |
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| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England |
| Died | February 17, 1920 (aged 75) Chelmsford Hotel, Tongaat, Colony of Natal |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, miner, drover, contractor, hotel manager |
| Years active | 1861–1920 |
| Known for | Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly; Secretary for Lands (1899–1901) |
Thomas Henry Hassall (11 September 1844 – 17 February 1920) was a politician of Anglo-Australian heritage.
Early life
Hassall was born in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, and received his education at Loughborough Grammar School.
Australia
In 1861, Hassall arrived in Sydney aboard a White Star Line vessel. He initially took up various roles including miner, drover, and contractor while working in the inland regions. By 1867, he had established himself in Moree. Hassall entered the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1886 as the representative for Gwydir, serving until the district was dissolved in 1894. Subsequently, he represented the newly created Moree electorate until he stepped down in 1901. Between 1899 and 1901, he held the position of Secretary for Lands within the Lyne government.
South Africa
In 1901, Hassall relocated to the Colony of Natal where he became involved with Federal Cold Storage. Pursuing a more tranquil lifestyle, he transitioned to managing a rural hotel, settling at the Chelmsford Hotel in Tongaat, located on Natal’s northern coastline, from 1915 onwards.
Following an extended period of illness, he passed away on 17 February 1920 at the Chelmsford Hotel and was laid to rest at Verulam Cemetery.
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