Richard Hyne
Australian politician (1839–1902)
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Richard Mathews Hyne was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Preceded byRichard Sheridan
Succeeded byCharles Powers
BornRichard Mathews Hyne
4 July 1839
4 July 1839
Devonshire, England
Died5 July 1902 (aged 63)
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Richard Hyne | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Maryborough | |
| In office 5 May 1888 – 29 April 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Sheridan |
| Succeeded by | Charles Powers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Mathews Hyne 4 July 1839 Devonshire, England |
| Died | 5 July 1902 (aged 63) Maryborough, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Maryborough Cemetery |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Lambert (d.1879) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
He was the founder of the Hyne & Son timber milling company. In 1879 he was appointed one of the founding trustees of Maryborough Boys Grammar School.[2]
