Andrew Loughrey
New Zealand politician
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Andrew Loughrey (1844 – 24 September 1913) was a New Zealand Member of Parliament from Christchurch.[1]
Biography
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887–1890 | 10th | Linwood | Independent | ||
Loughrey was born in Melbourne and educated at Melbourne University College in law. He worked as a barrister and solicitor at the Supreme Court of Victoria.[2] He later became an Inspector of Schools for the Victorian Education Department.[2]
Loughrey emigrated to Christchurch in 1880. He formed the law firm 'Holmes and Loughrey' with John Holmes, which was succeeded by 'Loughrey and Lane' in January 1890[3] (with Beauchamp Lassetter Lane[4]) upon Holmes' retirement before Loughrey practised on his own.
He represented the Linwood electorate from 1887 when he defeated Dan Reese,[5] to 1890 when he retired.[6] He was a supporter of the Stout–Vogel Ministry.[2]
Loughrey died on 24 September 1913.[2]
