Sweney, Henry
Person
Biography
Henry Sweney came to New Zealand in 1897 after purchasing a discharge from the Royal Marines after 8 1/2 years service. He was house manager of Christchurch Musical Society and Christchurch Harmonic Soceity and a worker for charity and patriotic funds for nearly 60 years.
In 1909 he and several others founded the Christchurch Competitions' Society. Henry worked as a stage manager and had his own concert party which gave charitable entertainment. He raised money for children's homes and was Justice of the Peace in Christchurch. An M.B.E. for social welfare services was awarded in 1955.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Henry Sweney letters
Collection
Identifier: Arch 0936
Scope and Contents
Letters and a telegram of congratulations to Henry Sweney on receiving the M.B.E. in the 1955 New Year's Honours list.
Dates:
1955