David Pinkerton
New Zealand politician
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David Pinkerton (26 September 1836 – 23 June 1906) was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Dunedin City, in the South Island.
David Pinkerton | |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for City of Dunedin | |
| In office 5 December 1890 – 4 December 1896 | |
| New Zealand Legislative Councillor | |
| In office 3 February 1897 – 23 June 1906 | |
| Appointed by | Richard Seddon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 September 1836 Kirknewton, West Lothian, Scotland |
| Died | 23 June 1906 (aged 69) |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Margaret Fairley |
Early life
Born in Kirknewton, West Lothian, Scotland.[1][2] He married Margaret Fairley on 1 December 1857 with whom he had three daughters. Pinkerton came to New Zealand in 1861.[3][4]
Political career
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
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| 1890–1893 | 11th | City of Dunedin | Liberal–Labour | ||
| 1893–1896 | 12th | City of Dunedin | Liberal–Labour | ||
Pinkerton represented the City of Dunedin electorate in the House of Representatives from 1890[5] to 1896,[6][7] when he came fourth in the three-member electorate.[8][9]
Pinkerton headed the poll for City of Dunedin in 1890 and 1893. He played a prominent role in Dunedin trade unionism in the late 1880s, was active in the anti-sweating movement, and served as President of the Otago Trades and Labour Council.[10]
Pinkerton was appointed to the Legislative Council after his 1896 defeat, serving from 1897 to 1906, when he died.[11][12] He was buried at the Dunedin Southern Cemetery.[4]
