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'''Hans William Henry Irvine''' (2 August 1856 &ndash; 11 July 1922) was an [[Australia]]n politician and [[winemaking|vigneron]].<ref name="Dunstan">{{Australian Dictionary of Biography|last=Dunstan |first=David |authorlink=|year=1983|id=A090433b.htm|title= Irvine, Hans William Henry (1856 - 1922) |accessdate=2008-03-29}}</ref>
'''Hans William Henry Irvine''' (2 August 1856 &ndash; 11 July 1922) was an Australian vigneron, winemaker, and politician.<ref name="Dunstan">{{Australian Dictionary of Biography|last=Dunstan |first=David |authorlink=|year=1983|id=A090433b.htm|title= Irvine, Hans William Henry (1856 - 1922) |accessdate=2008-03-29}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Irvine was born in [[Melbourne]] on 2 August 1856 to flour-miller John William Henry Irvine and Mary, née Gray. His father had a business at [[Learmonth, Victoria|Learmonth]], near [[Ballarat, Victoria|Ballarat]]. Apprenticed to a printing firm in order to learn [[lithography]], Hans was soon foreman and acquired a share in the business. He also worked for the [[Australian Natives Association]]. He married Mary Jane Robinson (died 1915) on 7 October 1885 at Ballarat East; the couple had no children.<ref name="Dunstan"/>
Irvine was born in [[Melbourne]] on 2 August 1856 to flour-miller John William Henry Irvine and Mary, née Gray. His father was a flourmiller of Irish parentage who had a business at [[Learmonth, Victoria|Learmonth]], near [[Ballarat, Victoria|Ballarat]]. Apprenticed to a printing firm in order to learn [[lithography]], Hans was soon foreman and acquired a share in the business. He also joined the [[Australian Natives' Association]]. He married Mary Jane Robinson (died 1915) on 7 October 1885 at Ballarat East; the couple had no children.<ref name="Dunstan"/>


==Vigneron==
==Vigneron==
Irvine's wealth grew as he invested in various enterprises, including land, mining, and [[viticulture]]. In 1888, having sold his interest in the printing trade, he bought the Great Western vineyard and some grazing land, and acquired more land near [[Arawatta, Victoria|Arawatta]]. He traveled to [[Europe]] in 1891 to learn of [[France|French]] wine-making practices and the possibilities of a [[United Kingdom|British]] export market.<ref name="Dunstan"/>
Irvine's wealth grew as he invested in various enterprises, including land, mining, and [[viticulture]]. In 1888, having sold his interest in the printing trade, he purchased the Great Western vineyard of the late Joseph Best and some grazing land, and acquired more land near [[Arawatta, Victoria|Arawatta]]. He was fortunate to obtain the services of the French winemaker, Charles Pierlot, a former employee of the Champagne house of Pommery & Greno. Irvine was well aware of the potential market in Victoria for quality Champagne method sparkling wine and became the leading Australian commercial producer. He traveled to [[Europe]] in 1891 to learn of [[France|French]] wine-making practices and the possibilities of a [[United Kingdom|British]] export market.<ref name="Dunstan"/>


Irvine became influential in the wine business in the area, buying two thirds of local produce in the early 1890s and distilling a considerable amount into [[brandy]]. He had {{convert|250|acre|km2}} of storage under the Great Western vineyard as well as Melbourne cellars and a [[London]] depot.<ref name="Dunstan"/>
Irvine became influential in the wine business in the Great Western area, buying two thirds of local produce in the early 1890s and distilling a considerable amount into [[brandy]]. He had {{convert|250|acre|km2}} of storage under the Great Western vineyard as well as Melbourne cellars and a [[London]] depot.<ref name="Dunstan"/>


While Irvine's success grew, the [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]]n wine industry was struggling. He suggested a conference in 1894 to discuss problems in the industry and supported moves to establish [[Americas|American]] root-stocks, which were resistant to [[phylloxera]], into Victoria. He was the first president of the [[Viticultural Society of Victoria]] in 1905; he also produced ''Report on the Australian Wine Trade'' in 1892 for the Victorian minister for agriculture.<ref name="Dunstan"/>
While Irvine's success grew, the [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]]n wine industry was struggling. He suggested a conference in 1894 to discuss problems in the industry and supported moves to establish [[Americas|American]] root-stocks, which were resistant to [[phylloxera]], into Victoria. In 1899 he won 1st prize at the [[Greater Britain Exhibition]] in London.<ref name="Medal">{{cite web|url=https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/274330|title=Medal - Greater Britain Exhibition, First Prize, Great Britain, 1899|accessdate=5 February 2019}}</ref> He was the first president of the [[Viticultural Society of Victoria]] in 1905; he also produced ''Report on the Australian Wine Trade'' in 1892 for the Victorian minister for agriculture.<ref name="Dunstan"/>


==Politics==
==Politics==
In 1901, Irvine was elected to the [[Victorian Legislative Council]], and became known as among the most [[Liberalism|liberal]] in the chamber. In 1906 he transferred to the [[Australian House of Representatives]], representing the seat of [[Division of Grampians|Grampians]] as a member of the [[Anti-Socialist Party]]. Despite this, he supported the [[Protectionist Party|Protectionist]] [[Alfred Deakin]], and later joined Deakin's [[Commonwealth Liberal Party]]. He was defeated in 1914.<ref name="Dunstan"/>
In 1901, Irvine was elected to the [[Victorian Legislative Council]], and became known as among the most [[Liberalism|liberal]] in the chamber. In 1906 he transferred to the [[Australian House of Representatives]], representing the seat of [[Division of Grampians|Grampians]] as a member of the [[Anti-Socialist Party]]. He supported the [[Protectionist Party|Protectionist]] [[Alfred Deakin]], and later joined Deakin's [[Commonwealth Liberal Party]]. He was defeated in 1914.<ref name="Dunstan"/>


Irvine retired to [[South Yarra, Victoria|South Yarra]] in 1918, and in 1922 travelled to [[England]] to seak treatment for a [[gastric ulcer]]. He died on 11 July of that year in [[London]], following an operation; his body was returned to Australia and buried in Great Western cemetery.<ref name="Dunstan"/>
Irvine sold his Great Western enterprise to Benno Seppelt, then head of the South Australian family wine business in 1918 and retired to [[South Yarra, Victoria|South Yarra]]. Seppelt continued the production of sparkling and table wines at Great Western. In 1922 he travelled to [[England]] to seak treatment for a [[gastric ulcer]]. He died on 11 July of that year in [[London]], following an operation; his body was returned to Australia and buried in Great Western cemetery.<ref name="Dunstan"/>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}} David Dunstan, ''Better Than Pommard! A History of Wine in Victoria'', Australian Scholarly Publishing, 1994.
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Hans Irvine
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Grampians
In office
12 December 1906 – 5 September 1914
Preceded byThomas Skene
Succeeded byEdward Jolley
Personal details
Born(1856-08-02)2 August 1856
Melbourne, Victoria
Died11 July 1922(1922-07-11) (aged 65)
London, England
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAnti-Socialist (1906–09)
Liberal (1909–14)
SpouseMary Jane Robinson
OccupationVigneron

Hans William Henry Irvine (2 August 1856 – 11 July 1922) was an Australian vigneron, winemaker, and politician.[1]

Early life

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Irvine was born in Melbourne on 2 August 1856 to flour-miller John William Henry Irvine and Mary, née Gray. His father was a flourmiller of Irish parentage who had a business at Learmonth, near Ballarat. Apprenticed to a printing firm in order to learn lithography, Hans was soon foreman and acquired a share in the business. He also joined the Australian Natives' Association. He married Mary Jane Robinson (died 1915) on 7 October 1885 at Ballarat East; the couple had no children.[1]

Vigneron

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Irvine's wealth grew as he invested in various enterprises, including land, mining, and viticulture. In 1888, having sold his interest in the printing trade, he purchased the Great Western vineyard of the late Joseph Best and some grazing land, and acquired more land near Arawatta. He was fortunate to obtain the services of the French winemaker, Charles Pierlot, a former employee of the Champagne house of Pommery & Greno. Irvine was well aware of the potential market in Victoria for quality Champagne method sparkling wine and became the leading Australian commercial producer. He traveled to Europe in 1891 to learn of French wine-making practices and the possibilities of a British export market.[1]

Irvine became influential in the wine business in the Great Western area, buying two thirds of local produce in the early 1890s and distilling a considerable amount into brandy. He had 250 acres (1.0 km2) of storage under the Great Western vineyard as well as Melbourne cellars and a London depot.[1]

While Irvine's success grew, the Victorian wine industry was struggling. He suggested a conference in 1894 to discuss problems in the industry and supported moves to establish American root-stocks, which were resistant to phylloxera, into Victoria. In 1899 he won 1st prize at the Greater Britain Exhibition in London.[2] He was the first president of the Viticultural Society of Victoria in 1905; he also produced Report on the Australian Wine Trade in 1892 for the Victorian minister for agriculture.[1]

Politics

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In 1901, Irvine was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council, and became known as among the most liberal in the chamber. In 1906 he transferred to the Australian House of Representatives, representing the seat of Grampians as a member of the Anti-Socialist Party. He supported the Protectionist Alfred Deakin, and later joined Deakin's Commonwealth Liberal Party. He was defeated in 1914.[1]

Irvine sold his Great Western enterprise to Benno Seppelt, then head of the South Australian family wine business in 1918 and retired to South Yarra. Seppelt continued the production of sparkling and table wines at Great Western. In 1922 he travelled to England to seak treatment for a gastric ulcer. He died on 11 July of that year in London, following an operation; his body was returned to Australia and buried in Great Western cemetery.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Dunstan, David (1983). "Irvine, Hans William Henry (1856 - 1922)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 29 March 2008.
  2. ^ "Medal - Greater Britain Exhibition, First Prize, Great Britain, 1899". Retrieved 5 February 2019.

David Dunstan, Better Than Pommard! A History of Wine in Victoria, Australian Scholarly Publishing, 1994.

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