Henry Littleton Groom facts for kids
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Henry Groom
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 12 July 1906 – 23 March 1922 |
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Henry Littleton Groom
4 January 1860 Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 4 January 1926 (aged 66) Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery |
| Spouse | Marion Flora Black (m.1898 d.1933) |
| Relations | William Henry Groom (father), Littleton Ernest Groom (brother) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Henry Littleton Groom (born January 4, 1860 – died January 4, 1926) was an important person in Queensland, Australia. He was a journalist, a director of companies, and a member of the Queensland Legislative Council. This was like a special group of lawmakers in Queensland.
Henry Groom's Early Life and Work
Henry Groom was born in Toowoomba, Colony of Queensland in 1860. His parents were William Henry Groom and Grace Littleton. Henry's father, William, was an auctioneer, which means he sold things at public sales. William Groom became a member of both the Queensland Parliament and the Australian Parliament. He was the only person who had been a transported convict to achieve this.
Henry went to school at St Mary's School in Ipswich and Brisbane Grammar School. After finishing school, he started working at his father's newspaper, The Toowoomba Chronicle. He quickly became the business manager.
As his father became more involved in politics, Henry took on more responsibility at The Chronicle. In 1900, the newspaper business changed from being owned by just one person to "W. H. Groom & Sons." Henry became a director of the company.
When his father passed away in August 1901, Henry became the managing director. He stayed in this role until the Groom family sold their share of the business in 1922. The Dunn family bought the business.
Henry Groom's Political Career
In 1904, Henry Groom tried to become a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. He ran for the area of Drayton and Toowoomba after John Fogarty died. However, Henry did not win this election.
In July 1906, William Kidston, a leader in Queensland, chose Henry Groom to join the Queensland Legislative Council. This was a different part of the Queensland Parliament. Henry stayed in the Council until it was closed down in 1922.
During his time in the Council, Henry Groom did not speak very often. He gave one important speech about how land should be settled more closely. His younger brother, Littleton Groom, was a more well-known politician. Littleton later became the Speaker of the Federal Parliament and represented the area of Darling Downs.
Henry Groom's Personal Life
In 1898, Henry Groom married Marion Flora Black in Toowoomba. They had four children together. When he was younger, Henry was part of the Queensland Defence Force. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant. As a member of the Toowoomba group, he was sent to Charleville during the shearers' strike of 1891. This was a big protest by sheep shearers.
Henry Groom passed away in January 1926. After a short service at St James Church, his funeral went to the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery for burial.
