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Bert Kyle
Herbert Seton Stewart Kyle (29 August 1873 – 5 January 1955) was a member of the Reform Party (New Zealand), Reform Party and since 1936 New Zealand National Party, National Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand. Early life and profession Kyle was born in Brunswick, Victoria, Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia, in 1873. He received his education from The Geelong College and the Melbourne Veterinary College. He was a vet in Ballarat until 1899, when he migrated to New Zealand. He was a New Zealand government vet in Christchurch from 1901 to 1918. Afterwards, he had his private practice in Christchurch. Member of Parliament The Christchurch electorate of Riccarton (New Zealand electorate), Riccarton was contested by three candidates in the . George Witty was successful, with Kyle coming second and Jack McCullough (politician), Jack McCullough coming third. Kyle won the Riccarton electorate in the 1925 New Zealand general election, 1925 election, and held it to 1943 N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riccarton (New Zealand Electorate)
Riccarton is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate. It existed from 1893 to 1978, and was represented by eight Members of Parliament. Population centres In the 1892 electoral redistribution, population shift to the North Island required the transfer of one seat from the South Island to the north. The resulting ripple effect saw every electorate established in 1890 have its boundaries altered, and eight electorates were established for the first time, including Riccarton. The electorate was in the western suburbs of Christchurch, New Zealand, and was based on the suburb of Riccarton. History The electorate was created in 1893, and existed to 1978 when it was abolished. The first representative of the electorate was George Warren Russell, who started his parliamentary career with his 1893 election. Russell was beaten in the 1896 election by William Rolleston, who had distinguished himself through his contribution to education and his support for Canterbury Museum. Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |