William Sharp (Australian politician)

William Henry Sharp (26 October 1844 4 October 1929) was an English-born Australian politician.

Career

He was born in London, the son of a clergyman. He was educated at public school and was apprenticed to government printers until 1873, when he migrated to the United States. He worked in Boston and Chicago and was a member of the Typographical Association. In 1874 he returned to London, joining the London Society of Compositors. He moved to Australia for health reasons in 1887, joining the Sydney Typographical Association and serving as a delegate to the Trades and Labour Council and as that body's president in 1891. In 1891 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Redfern, representing the new Labor Party, but by 1894 disagreements about the pledge had resulted in him running, unsuccessfully, as a Protectionist. Sharp died at Mosman in 1929.[1]

References

  1. "Mr William Henry Sharp (1844 - 1929)". Former Members. Parliament of New South Wales. 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
Charles Goodchap
James Howe
William Stephen
Member for Redfern
1891–1894
Served alongside: Hoyle, McGowen, Schey
Succeeded by
James McGowen
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