Robert Macfarlane (New Zealand politician)
Sir Robert Macfarlane | |
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14th Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
In office 21 January 1958 – 28 October 1960 | |
Prime Minister | Walter Nash |
Preceded by | Matthew Oram |
Succeeded by | Ronald Algie |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Christchurch South | |
In office 3 June 1939 – 27 November 1946 | |
Preceded by | Ted Howard |
Succeeded by | electorate abolished |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Christchurch Central | |
In office 27 November 1946 – 29 November 1969 | |
Preceded by | new electorate |
Succeeded by | Bruce Barclay |
37th Mayor of Christchurch | |
In office 11 May 1938 – 17 May 1941 | |
Preceded by | John Beanland |
Succeeded by | Ernest Andrews |
In office 18 November 1950 – 17 May 1958 | |
Preceded by | Ernest Andrews |
Succeeded by | George Manning |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Mafeking Haynes 17 May 1900 Christchurch, New Zealand |
Died | 2 December 1981 | (aged 81)
Political party | Labour |
Spouse |
Louisa Jacobs (m. 1932) |
Sir Robert Mafeking Macfarlane KCMG (né Haynes, 17 May 1900 – 2 December 1981) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. He was a Member of Parliament, served as Speaker of the House of Representatives and was a Mayor of Christchurch.
Early life
Macfarlane was born in Christchurch on 17 May 1900, the son of Emma Rose King Haynes.[1] In 1904, he took the surname Macfarlane after his mother married Hugh Macfarlane, a labourer.[1] He married Louisa Jacobs in 1932.[1]
Local body politics
Macfarlane was on the Christchurch City Council (1927–1929, 1936–1941, 1947–1959, and 1961–1981),[2] and was Mayor of Christchurch twice, from 1938 to 1941 and from 1950 to 1958.[3] He was at various times a member of the Lyttelton Harbour Board.[1]
Member of Parliament
Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
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1939–1943 | 26th | Christchurch South | Labour | ||
1943–1946 | 27th | Christchurch South | Labour | ||
1946–1949 | 28th | Christchurch Central | Labour | ||
1949–1951 | 29th | Christchurch Central | Labour | ||
1951–1954 | 30th | Christchurch Central | Labour | ||
1954–1957 | 31st | Christchurch Central | Labour | ||
1957–1960 | 32nd | Christchurch Central | Labour | ||
1960–1963 | 33rd | Christchurch Central | Labour | ||
1963–1966 | 34th | Christchurch Central | Labour | ||
1966–1969 | 35th | Christchurch Central | Labour |
Macfarlane entered Parliament in 1939 following a by-election, replacing Ted Howard (although Howard's daughter Mabel Howard had hoped to replace him following his death). He was the Member of Parliament for Christchurch South from 1939 to 1946, then for Christchurch Central from 1946 to 1969, when he retired.
From May 1947 until September 1947 he was the Labour Party's junior whip. He was subsequently Labour's senior whip from September 1947 until June 1951.[4]
Speaker of the House of Representatives
He was the 14th Speaker of the House of Representatives, from 1958 to 1960.[5]
Under Arnold Nordmeyer, and more particularly, Norman Kirk Labour wanted to modernise itself and Macfarlane was among several MPs who became increasingly pressured to retire. In defiance of this he was re-nominated again by local members for the 1966 general election, his nomination was queried by head office.[6] He was allowed to stand again on the stipulation that he would not stand at the 1969 general election.[7]
Honours
In the 1954 Queen's Birthday Honours, Macfarlane was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George,[8] and in the 1974 New Year Honours he was elevated to Knight Commander of the same order.[9] In the 1985 New Year Honours, his wife, Louisa, Lady Macfarlane, was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for community service.[10]
Military service
In World War II he served in the Middle East in the ASC of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force for 2½ years.
Notes
- ^ a b c d Clark, Kath. "Macfarlane, Robert Mafeking". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
- ^ "Councillors of the City of Christchurch". Christchurch: Christchurch City Council. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "Chairmen and mayors". Christchurch: Christchurch City Council. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
- ^ Wilson 1985, pp. 281.
- ^ Parliamentary Debates, Volume 443 p.136. Retrieved 12 May 2011
- ^ "To Plead Case of Labour M.P.". The Evening Post. 3 May 1966. p. 12.
- ^ "Mr. Macfarlane Nominated to Stand Again". The Evening Post. 7 May 1966. p. 22.
- ^ "No. 40190". The London Gazette (3rd supplement). 10 June 1954. p. 3299.
- ^ "No. 46163". The London Gazette (2nd supplement). 1 January 1974. p. 35.
- ^ "No. 49970". The London Gazette (2nd supplement). 31 December 1984. p. 2.
References
- Who's Who in New Zealand, 10th Edition 1971
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