An able but controversial politician, Henry Smith Fish is best remembered for his aggressive attempts to prevent women getting the vote.
Henry Fish
Personal details
Full Name:
Henry Smith Fish
Lifetime:
15 Jul 1838 – 23 Sep 1897
Biography
Main image: Address to Women's Franchise League
This extract is from 'What a difference between a fish and a woman', which was an address given by the president of the Women's Franchise League in Dunedin.