Henry Pearce (Australian politician)
- Henry Pearce (Australian politician)
Henry George Pearce (born 17 September 1917) was an Australian politician. Born in Rockhampton, Queensland, he attended state schools before becoming a retail manager, and then a full time secretary with the Central Queensland Red Cross. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Capricornia. He held the seat until 1961, when he was defeated by George Gray of the Labor Party.[cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-07-13] ]References
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NAME = Pearce, Henry George
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH = 17 September 1917
PLACE OF BIRTH = Rockhampton, Queensland
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