Henry Iser

Henry Iser (1854-1932)
Henry was born and grew up in Hamburg. Before "Humme & Iser" he lived the Island of Yap, one of the Caroline Group in the Pacific and whilst there acted as Deputy German Consul.

He returned to Germany and married Miss Caroline Collen. They moved to Bendigo and he worked for Cohn Brothers' Brewery as an accountant. Henry's brother-in-law, Mr Humme began to suffer failing health and asked Henry to join his timber & iron business. On the death of Mr. Humme, the business was carried on by Henry in conjunction with his sister (Ms Humme) until she passed away and Mr. Iser became sole proprietor. Under his guidance the firm grew into the largest concern of its kind in the North of Victoria. Mr. Iser continued to direct the business until the end of 1931, when failing health compelled him to retire.

He died on January 1st 1932 at the age of 77 years an honored citizen, who was one of the leading members of the German community - of Bendigo, always taking an active part in all matters connected therewith. For several years he was Secretary of the former Bendigo Deutscher Verein. Mr. Iser was also a Trustee of the German Lutheran Church, which he was still in office when he died.. Henry's great, great grandson Stephen Iser is now Managing Director.