16 November 1868(1868-11-16) (aged 45–46) Carlton, Victoria, Australia
Spouse
Sarah Ann Finnin
(m. 1842)
Ambrose Henry Spencer Kyte (c. 1822 – 16 November 1868) was a merchant and politician in colonial Victoria (Australia).[1]
Kyte was born in Nenagh, Tipperary, Ireland, the son of Stephen Kyte and his wife Margaret, née Mitchell.[2]
Kyte arrived in Melbourne in January 1840, finding work as a brewer's labourer.[2] Kyte opened a hay and corn store in Bourke Street, Melbourne in 1845, later he expanded into general merchandise and invested in urban properties.[2]
In September 1858 Kyte offered a sum of £1000 towards the expenses of an exploring expedition to cross the Australian continent from south to north. This led to the despatch of the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition in August 1860.[3]
^"The Kyte Charity". Nenagh Guardian. 18 April 1866. Retrieved 18 August 2023. Dr Calahan said it was a privilege of his to propose a vote of thanks to Mr Kyte for having sent £10 for the relief of the poor of this town. Although, personally, they could not express their thanks to him, he being in a distant clime, still that the vote of thanks would reach him through the medium of the Press.