George Henry Bradbury
George Henry Bradbury | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Selkirk | |
In office 1908–1917 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Jacob Jackson |
Succeeded by | Thomas Hay |
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Born | June 25, 1859 Hamilton, Canada West |
Died | September 6, 1925 |
Nationality | British subject |
Political party | Conservative Party |
Occupation | manufacturer |
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George Henry Bradbury | |
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Senator from Manitoba | |
In office December 17, 1917 – September 6, 1925 | |
George Henry Bradbury (born June 25, 1859 in Hamilton, Canada West-died September 6, 1925) was a politician and manufacturer. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1908 election as a Member of the Conservative Party to represent the riding of Selkirk. He was re-elected to the House of Commons in 1911.He was Chairman of the Select Special Committee on Pollution of Navigable Waters during the 12th Parliament. He was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Borden on December 17, 1917 and served as the Chairperson of the Special Committee on Cancellation of Leases to Certain Coal Areas in the Province of Alberta. Prior to his federal political experience, he fought during the North West Rebellion and joined Boulton's Scouts in 1885 then became a Lieutenant Colonel in 1915 for the 108th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force where he served for one year.