Hugh Menzies
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Hugh Menzies (4 September 1857 – 13 February 1925) was an Australian politician representing the electoral district of Stawell in the Victorian Legislative Assembly between 1902 and 1904 as a Ministerialist member. He served as Mayor of the Shire of Stawell from 1895 to 1896.
Quick Facts Member of the Victorian Parliament for Stawell, Preceded by ...
Hugh Menzies | |
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Member of the Victorian Parliament for Stawell | |
In office 1 October 1902 – 1 May 1904 | |
Preceded by | John Burton |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1857-09-04)4 September 1857 Ballarat, Victoria |
Died | 13 February 1925 (aged 67) Glen Huntly, Victoria |
Resting place | Brighton Cemetery |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Ministerialist |
Spouse | Eleanor Lodge (m. 1885) |
Relations | James Menzies (brother) Sir Robert Menzies Sir Douglas Menzies (nephews) |
Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
Parent(s) | Robert and Elizabeth (née Band) |
Profession | Bank manager, publican, and politician |
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He was the older brother of James Menzies and uncle of Sir Robert Menzies, the 12th and longest serving Prime Minister of Australia.[1]