Fellows of Senate

Henry Ebenezer Barff CMG

An early graduate of the University of Sydney (BA 1876 and MA 1882), Henry Ebenezer Barff was a Fellow of Senate from 1924 to 1925.

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(1857–1925)
MA Sydney
Fellow of Senate 1924 - 1925

His early days

Henry Ebenezer Barff was born on 9 July 1857 at Tahaa Island, Society Islands, youngest son of Rev John Barff of the London Missionary Society, and his wife Amelia, née Banes. The family came to Sydney in 1865.

He was educated at Camden College.

His student days at the University of Sydney

In 1873 Barff went to the University of Sydney where he won the (Solomon) Levey and the (Thomas) Barker scholarships and graduated BA in 1876 with the University Prize (Medal), in mathematics. He graduated MA in 1882.

His career

Barff then became master of studies at the University of Sydney and in 1879 an assistant examiner and acting lecturer in mathematics.

Acting Registrar in 1880, he served as Registrar of the University from 1882 to 1924 and was also titular librarian from 1893 to 1914.

– Read about his career at the University of Sydney.

When he left office it was found necessary to create the position of vice-chancellor. Barff was appointed CMG in 1923.

Barff died of cerebro-vascular disease on 2 May 1925.

From the Australian Dictionary of Biography

His membership of Senate

Barff served briefly on Senate in 1924-25.