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Leonard Harper was a New Zealand member of Parliament in the 19th century.[1]
In 1876-77, he represented the Cheviot electorate.[1]
In 1884, Harper contested the Avon electorate against William Dunlop. Harper and Dunlop got 397 and 320 votes, respectively.[2] Harper resigned in May 1887 from England.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Mr. Leonard Harper". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Canterbury Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1903. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
- ^ "THE AVON ELECTION". The Star. Issue 5944, 2 June 1887. p. 3. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES". The Star. Issue 5920, 5 May 1887. p. 4. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
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NZETC Leonard Harper was a Member of the House of Representatives for Cheviot in 1876–1877, and he represented the Avon electorate from 1884 to 1887. Mr. Harper, who is a son of the late Bishop Harper, was admitted to the bar, and practised his profession for many years in Christchurch. He now resides in Jersey, Channel Islands.