Henry Parker (Australian politician)

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Sir Henry Parker
Henry Watson Parker.jpg
3rd Premier of New South Wales
In office
3 October 1856 7 September 1857
Political offices
Preceded by Premier of New South Wales
1856–1857
Succeeded by
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
New seat
Member for Parramatta
1856–1857
Served alongside: Oakes
Succeeded by

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