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1901 Auckland City Mayoral Election
The 1901 Auckland City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. Elections were held for the Mayor of Auckland City, Mayor of Auckland on 24 April 1901. The previous mayor, David Goldie (politician), David Goldie, was held in high regard by both the city councillors and the voters but he did not contest the poll; as a temperance advocate, he did not want to toast the George V, Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York who were to visit in June 1901 with alcohol. John Logan Campbell, who had become regarded as the ''Father of Auckland'', was asked to represent the city. Campbell agreed on the proviso that he would only take on representative functions, with most mayoral tasks taken on by a deputy, and resign after the royal visit. Against general expectation, the mayoralty was contested by a brewer—Daniel Arkell—who had never held any public roles. Campbell won the election with nearly 80% of the votes, with senior city councillor Alfred Kidd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Worship The Mayor Of Auckland (1901), Dr J Logan Campbell
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Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council was the local government authority for Auckland City, New Zealand, from 1871 to 1 November 2010, when it and Auckland's six other city and district councils were amalgamated to form the Auckland Council. It was an elected body representing the 404,658 residents (2006 census) of the city, which included some of the Hauraki Gulf islands, such as Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island. It was chaired by the Mayor of Auckland City. Elections The councillors and the mayor of Auckland City were elected every three years. In the 2007 elections, the voter turnout was 39.4%, down from 48% in 2004 and 43% in 2001. Functions Amongst its other functions, the city council administered more than 700 parks and reserves throughout the country (2008 data).Auckland City Council Annual Report Summary 2007/2008 – Auckland City Council, 3 October 2008 It also had, amongst other things, 2214 km of footpaths, though these were often in bad condition (30% being rated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1901 Elections In New Zealand
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Mayoral Elections In Auckland
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Royal Visit Of The Duke And Duchess Of Cornwall And York To New Zealand
''Royal Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to New Zealand'' was a 1901 New Zealand documentary film made by the Limelight Department of the Salvation Army in Australia. New Zealand Prime Minister Richard Seddon gave permission for Joseph Perry to film the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York in Wellington. It was one New Zealand's early documentary films, going for 8 minutes. The earliest films being from the first of December 1898, the opening of the Auckland Industrial and Mining Exhibition, and Boxing Day that year, Uhlan winning the Auckland Cup at Ellerslie Racecourse. References External links *Film informationat National Film and Sound Archive The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), known as ScreenSound Australia from 1999 to 2004, is Australia's audiovisual archive, responsible for developing, preserving, maintaining, promoting and providing access to a national co ... 1900s New Zealand films 1901 in New Zealand 1901 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Grey (mayor)
Charles Grey (1859 – 10 February 1925), was a New Zealand businessman and politician who was Mayor of Auckland City from 1909 to 1910. Biography Early life and career Grey was born in 1859 in Ballarat, Victoria. He emigrated to New Zealand as a child with his parents in 1861. He grew up in Thames, New Zealand, Thames and finished his education at University of Auckland, Auckland University College. In 1890 he became a member of the firm of his father's business; John Grey and Sons (later Grey and Menzies), an aerated water manufacturer. In 1896 he became sole owner of the business. He married Fanny May Edwards in 1897 and had two sons and three daughters. Political career In September 1896 Grey was elected to the Auckland City Council to fill the seat left vacant by the death of his father. He was later to serve as Mayor of Auckland City from 1909 to 1910. Arthur Myers did not serve out his full term and resigned the mayoralty in March 1909. Grey was elected by the council mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederick Baume
Frederick Ehrenfried Baume (13 June 1862 – 14 May 1910) was a New Zealand lawyer and politician of the Liberal Party. Biography Early life Baume was born "Friedrich Baume" in Dunedin, New Zealand, in 1862. His parents were Joseph Baume and Emilie Ehrenfried, Joseph was a photographer by trade. Between 1877 and 1883, Baume pursued careers in both commerce and journalism before studying law. He was admitted to the bar in 1884 and graduated with a Bachelor of Law in 1891. In 1896 he established a legal practice with A. E. Whitaker, a son of Frederick Whitaker. Political career Upon moving to Auckland, Baume became a prominent figure there and soon entered the political arena. He became a member of the Auckland City Council as well as the Auckland Harbour Board. From 1902 to 1905 he was one of the three Members of Parliament representing the multi-member City of Auckland electorate. Before 1905, he had been associated with the New Liberal Party group, which disappear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Dignan (mayor)
Peter Dignan (24 April 1847 – 15 June 1922) was the fifteenth Mayor of Auckland who held the office in 1897 and 1898. He was the first New Zealand-born and probably the first Catholic occupant of the position. Early life Dignan was born in Auckland. He was the eldest son of Patrick Dignan M.L.C. and was educated at St Peter's School by the noted teacher Richard O'Sullivan. Patrick Dignan was one of the Board of Governors of St Peter's School. Career Dignan was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in 1868. He went into partnership with later politician John Sheehan to form the legal firm of Sheehan and Dignan which later, when Sheehan left the partnership, became Dignan and Armstrong. Religious and social concern Dignan was involved in Sunday school and other activities connected with St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland and other Catholic initiatives. He was a member of the Catholic Young Men's Literary and Debating Society which was the nursery of several political careers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Rosser
Arthur Rosser (16 April 1864 – 15 February 1954) was a notable New Zealand builder, local-body politician and trade unionist. Biography Early life He was born in Oystermouth, Glamorganshire, Wales in 1864. His family migrated to New Zealand when he was eight years old and grew up in the Auckland suburb of Newton. Upon completing his education, Rosser became a builder by trade. Whilst working as a carpenter he married Sarah Louisa Craig on 30 November 1886. Trade union career After he was blacklisted by conservative building contractors due to his links with the Liberal Party, Rosser took up a new career as a union organiser, the first in Auckland. Within twelve years he was involved in the formation of nine new trade unions and was himself the secretary of many of them, demonstrating a skill for arbitration. Over time arbitration was overtaken by collective bargaining as most new unionists favoured method. As a result, Rosser's more moderate views were at increasing odds wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Court (philanthropist)
John Court (21 January 1846 – 6 July 1933) was a New Zealand draper, businessman, city councillor A municipal council is the legislative body of a municipality or local government area. Depending on the location and classification of the municipality it may be known as a city council, town council, town board, community council, rural council ... and philanthropist. He was born in Bradley Green, Worcestershire, England on 21 January 1846. References 1846 births 1933 deaths Auckland City Councillors Deputy mayors of places in New Zealand New Zealand businesspeople New Zealand philanthropists British emigrants to the Colony of New Zealand New Zealand drapers {{NewZealand-business-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Patterson (Auckland Politician)
John Patterson (15 January 1855 – 25 March 1923) was an Auckland city councillor from 1900 to 1903 and again from 1908 to 1911, and was a prominent businessman in Auckland. Early life Patterson was born in Auckland in 1855. He was educated at St Peter's School and was apprenticed to the Leahy Dock Ironworks, where he remained for about thirteen years. Business Patterson was in business as a coachbuilder, wheelwright, farrier, and general blacksmith, first in Karangahape Road and then in Upper Queen St. He was a Justice of the Peace (from 1894) and a member of the Auckland Licensing Committee. He was also a lieutenant in the Royal Irish Volunteers. Politics Patterson was a supporter of the New Zealand Liberal Party. He was first elected to the Auckland City Council in 1900 representing the Karangahape ward, which was eliminated under the Municipal Corporations Act 1900 for the 1901 local body elections. Patterson was re-elected a councillor in a by-election in 1908 by which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Parr (politician)
Sir Christopher James Parr (18 May 1869 – 2 May 1941) was a New Zealand lawyer and politician of the Reform Party. He was Mayor of Auckland, a Member of Parliament representing the Eden electorate, a Minister in the Reform Government, High Commissioner in London and a Member of the New Zealand Legislative Council. Early life Parr was born in Pukerimu near Cambridge in 1869. Political career Parr was Mayor of Auckland from 1911 to 1915, succeeded by Sir James Gunson. He represented the electorate of Eden from 1914 to 1926. He was Minister of Education (3 April 1920 – 24 April 1926) in three successive ministries of the Reform Government. He was Minister of Public Health (3 April 1920 – 27 June 1923) under William Massey. He was Minister of Justice (27 June 1923 – 18 January 1926) under Massey, Francis Bell and Gordon Coates. He was Postmaster General and Minister of Telegraphs (30 May 1925 – 24 April 1926) under Coates. On 11 March 1926, he opened the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
