William Dawson (New Zealand politician)
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890–93 | 11th | Dunedin Suburbs | Liberal | ||
William Dawson (1852 – 27 July 1923) was a 19th-century Liberal Party Member of Parliament in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Early life
Dawson was born in Aberdeen, Scotland in January 1852. He followed his father into the profession as a brewer.[1]
Political career
He was first elected to Dunedin City Council in 1885. Two years later, he was elected Mayor of Dunedin for one term. In 1892, he was again elected onto the city council.[2]
He represented the Dunedin Suburbs electorate in Parliament from 1890 to 1893, when he retired.[3]
References
- ^ Cyclopedia Company Limited (1905). "Ex-Members". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Otago & Southland Provincial Districts. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
- ^ Cyclopedia Company Limited (1905). "Mr. William Dawson, J.P". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Otago & Southland Provincial Districts. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
- ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 192. OCLC 154283103.
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