Manning, Sir Henry Edward, 1877 – 1963

Sir Henry Manning (1877-1963), barrister and parliamentarian, was born at Darlinghurst, Sydney, son of Sir William Patrick Manning (1845-1915), financier and parliamentarian, and his wife Honora. Henry Manning was educated at St. Ignatius College, Riverview, and the University of Sydney where he graduated Bachelor of Arts (1900) and Bachelor of Laws (1902). He was admitted to the Sydney Bar in 1902. He practiced mainly in the area of common law and in the Admiralty Court. Manning was appointed a King's Counsel in 1927.

Manning unsuccessfully contested the NSW Legislative Assembly seats of Philip in 1910 and King in 1913 and 1932. In 1932 Manning was appointed to the NSW Legislative Council and joined the Stevens ministry as Attorney General of NSW, a position he held until 1941. He was vice-president of the Executive Council from 1932 to 1941. Manning was involved in drafting reforms of the Upper House which were approved at a referendum in 1933. He was appointed K.B.E. in 1939. Manning retired from parliament in 1958. [ref:ADB 10]