John Shera
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John McEffer Shera (1840 – 19 September 1906) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand.
John Shera | |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for City of Auckland | |
| In office 1890–1893 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1840 |
| Died | 19 September 1906 (aged 65–66) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Jemima Balneavis |
Biography
Early life
Shera was born in Ireland in 1840.[1] He sailed to Australia in 1867 before continuing on to New Zealand a year later. He landed in Auckland and found work as a share broker.[1] He married a daughter of Henry Balneavis, Jemima Balneavis, at St. Paul's Church in April 1873.[2] His wife was part-Māori and Shera ensured that Māori women were included in the electoral reform bill that granted women's suffrage.[3]
Political career
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
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| 1890–1893 | 11th | City of Auckland | Liberal | ||
Shera represented the City of Auckland multi-member electorate from 1890 to 1893, when he was defeated.[4] He had previously stood unsuccessfully in 1887 for the Auckland West electorate.[5] He was a strong supporter of Sir George Grey.[6]
He stood unsuccessfully in the 1902 election for the Parnell seat as an Independent Liberal.[7]
Later life and death
Shera died on 19 September 1906 at his residence in Remuera, Auckland.[8]
