12 Facts About Alfred Kennerley

Alfred Kennerley was an Australian politician and Premier of Tasmania from 4 August 1873 until 20 July 1876.

Alfred Kennerley was a man of means who came from England to Australia when young and settled in New South Wales.

When his father died Kennerley leased his land and sold his livestock, planning to return to England.

Alfred Kennerley sailed with his wife for London in March 1842 and returned to Sydney in January 1845.

Alfred Kennerley resumed farming at Bringelly, became a magistrate and, in trust for his wife, acquired from Rouse more property in Parramatta.

Alfred Kennerley was not robust and found the climate very trying.

Alfred Kennerley became an alderman about 1860, and was mayor in 1862,1863,1871 and 1872.

Alfred Kennerley was elected to Parliament and on 4 August 1873 became premier without office.

Mr Alfred Kennerley called the attention of the House to the circumstance, and Mr Crowther was reprimanded.

Alfred Kennerley's ministry initiated a policy of public works, but though there was really little difference between the parties, there was a good deal of political strife, and it was difficult to get anything constructive done.

Alfred Kennerley died in his eighty-eighth year on 15 November 1897.

Alfred Kennerley's wife died many years before him and he had no children.