Henry Charles Cleeland (1877–1953)
This entry is from Obituaries Australia
The death occurred at the Hospital this morning of Mr Henry Charles Cleeland, of 700 Argent Street.
Mr. Cleeland was well known in civic and industrial circles.
He served for 17 years as an alderman and was Mayor for two and a half years.
He was a member of the Building Trades Union and delegate to the Trades Hall Trust and the Barrier District Assembly of the A.L.P. He was also a member of the Loyal United Brothers M.U.I.O.O.P. Lodge.
Mr. Cleeland was a veteran of the Boer War and World War I. and was a member of the Returned Soldiers' League.
Born at Melbourne, he came to Broken Hill as a young man and worked at the British Mine. After 18 years he transferred to the North Mine, and later worked for Haunstrups Ltd. He retired two and a half years ago.
He leaves a widow and one daughter (Mrs. J. R. Hill).
Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on Monday morning at 7 o'clock at the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul. Murton Street, North Broken Hill. The funeral will leave the church at ll a.m. for the Catholic Cemetery.
Baker & Woodman have charge of the arrangements.
Original Publication
This person appears as a part of the Biographical Register of the Australian Labour Movement, 1788-1975. [View Article]
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'Cleeland, Henry Charles (1877–1953)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/cleeland-henry-charles-33274/text41519, accessed 4 October 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Cleland, Henry Charles
Birth
26 November,
1877
Epping, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
17 October,
1953
(aged 75)
Broken Hill,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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