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- 1898-1904 (Creation)
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Henry Tennant spent his working life on the railways, beginning his career in the 1840s. He was General Manager of the Leeds Thirsk Railway as early as 1849. He later rose to become Chief Accountant of the North Eastern Railway Co, before spending 20 years as the company's General Manager.
Following his retirement in 1891 Tennant was elected a Director of the North Eastern Railway Co, before being elected Chairman in 1905. He was also a Director of the Forth Bridge Company, and played an active share in the construction arrangements, and during his career had a similar role in the Central London Railway. He was also appointed as Arbitrator by the Board of Trade in the purchase of Edinburgh Street Tramways by the Edinburgh Corporation. His award was contested, but upheld by the House of Lords, and he later performed similar duties in Newcastle.
Tennant was appointed by the Irish Secretary to arbitrate on behalf of the Liberal Government in the case of a disputed claim relating to a Light Railway in Ireland. He was also appointed to enquire and advise, along with General Hutchinson and Sir George Nares, as to the proposals for extending assistance to railways in the Highlands for the benefit of crofters and to support the fishing industry.
Henry Tennant was a member of York School Board from its foundation in 1883 through to around 1895, and held the position of Vice-chairman throughout that period. When the Board ceased its functions in 1895 he was accepted as a member of the Education Committee and acted in that capacity for a number of years.
He was also President of the York Liberal Association from 1896 to 1901 and, whilst quiet in his nature, commanded a good deal of political influence.
See Also - Allen; Oswald (1767-?)
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Rules to be observed in planning and fitting up Public Elementary Schools, February 1893,
Attendance returns, May 1901-1902,
Papers relating to additional accommodation for science,
Costs of board schools, including evening schools, 1893-1901,
Papers relating to the salaries of pupil-teachers, 1890s-1900s,
Scheme of religious instruction approved by the board, September 1894,
Papers relating to the York School Board election, 1898,
Minutes of the proceedings of York School Board, 1900 and 1902,
Correspondence, 1900-1901,
Numbers of scholars in the upper standards, February 1902,
Papers relating to a Diocesan inspection, 1902,
Report on elementary education, May 1903,
Statement of the duties of school caretakers, 1903,
Scheme constituting the City of York Education Committee, 1903 (2 copies) and 1904,
Information for the managers of Voluntary Schools, February 1904,
Final order made under the Education Act, February 1904,
Printed notice from William Ingham to the Members of the Education Committee of the York City Council, February 1904,
Minutes and resolutions of the City of York Education Committee, November 1904,
General report of the organising superintendant, 1904,
Salaries of teachers in Voluntary Schools, 1904,
Summary of the duties of the Organising Superintendant, 1904,
Analysis of return of staff of candidates and pupil-teachers, c.1906
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