Background
ELY, Herbert William was born in 1871 in London. 4th son of George Ely of Chelsea.
ELY, Herbert William was born in 1871 in London. 4th son of George Ely of Chelsea.
Studied at private school.
Appointed clerk, chief clerk, 1895, and secretary of Agent-General’s Department, 1900. Was private secretary to Right Honourable Sir Edward Braddon, P.C., Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George, Doctor of Laws, Premier of the Colony, during visit to London for Diamond Jubilee celebration, 1897. Secretary Department of Agent-General for Tasmania.
Club: United Empire.