Power, Thomas Herbert

Born 1801? (Carrick, Waterford)
Died 28 November 1873. (Hawthorn)
Parents: David, merchant, and Bridget, nee Higgins
Marriage: Mary Sophia Blurton; 3s. 2d.
Occupation: Auctioneer and pastoral agent
Religion: Catholic

Career: Arrived Port Phillip via Launceston 1839; auctioneer Melbourne 1839-1843 and again 1846; squatter Boroondara early 1840s; formed a depot for cattle awaiting sale and started boiling down works during the 1842-1843 depression; bought land at the 1846 sales; owned several runs in other parts of Vic. A director National Bank 1860-1866, a commissioner Savings Banks of Vic., and held other public positions. His son, Robert, joined with Gideon Rutherford as pastoral agents c1855.

House	Electorate	Start *		End *
MLC	Southern	November 1856		September 1864

Other seats contested: S. Province 1864

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References: Colles, C. G. A., 'History of Hawthorn', Hawthorn, 1910; Age, Argus, 29 Nov 1873
Initial data source: Thomson, K & Serle, G, 'A Biographical Register of the Victorian Legislature 1851-1900', ANU Press, 1972
Last update: 1972 (last date the record was checked and updated)

*The Start date for Members elected after 1900 is the date they were elected. The start date for pre-1900 Members is the date they were sworn in.