Background
SPENDER, J. Alfred was born in 1862 in Bath. Son of Doctor J. K. Spender and Mrs. J. K. Spender (author of many novels).
SPENDER, J. Alfred was born in 1862 in Bath. Son of Doctor J. K. Spender and Mrs. J. K. Spender (author of many novels).
Studied at Bath College. Balliol College Oxford (Master of Arts) Classical Exhibition, Balliol College Oxford. 1st class Classical Moderations.
2nd class Final Classical School.
Editor of Eastern Morning News, Hull. 1886-1890; joined staff of Pall Mall Gazette, 1892. Left it the same year on its transfer to Mr.
Astor; became assistant editor of the Westminster Gazette on its establishment, 1893. Member of the Royal Commission on Divorce and Matrimonial Causes. Editor of the Westminster Gazette since January 1896.
Clubs: Reform, National Liberal.