Thomas Thompson (New Zealand politician)
New Zealand politician
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Thomas Thompson (1832 – 21 January 1919) was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.
Thomas Thompson | |
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| 15th Minister of Justice | |
| In office 2 March 1896 – 23 January 1900 | |
| Preceded by | William Hall-Jones |
| Succeeded by | James McGowan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1832 Ireland |
| Died | 21 January 1919 (aged 86–87) New Zealand |
| Party | Liberal Party |
Biography
Early life and career
Thompson was born in Ireland in 1832 where he was entered the grocery trade as a merchant. In 1853 he shifted to Australia during the gold rush in Victoria. Then he moved to Auckland in the 1860s and carried on a grocery business there.[1]
During the New Zealand Wars Thompson saw service with the volunteers in 1863. He received a commission as a lieutenant in 1867.[2]
In local matters Thompson served as a member of the Road Board, Domain Board and School Committee of Mount Eden. In 1878 he was elected a member of Auckland City Council, retaining his seat until 1884, also representing the Council on the Auckland Harbour Board.[2]
Member of Parliament
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
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| 1884–1887 | 9th | Auckland North | Independent | ||
| 1887–1890 | 10th | Auckland North | Independent | ||
| 1890–1893 | 11th | City of Auckland | Liberal | ||
| 1895–1896 | 12th | City of Auckland | Liberal | ||
| 1896–1899 | 13th | City of Auckland | Liberal | ||
He represented the Auckland North electorate from 1884 to 1890, then the City of Auckland electorate from 1890 to 1899, when he retired.[3]
He was Minister of Justice from 2 March 1896 to 23 January 1900 and Minister of Defence from 22 June 1896 to 23 January 1900 in the Liberal Government.[4]
He was appointed to the Legislative Council on 18 March 1903 and his appointment was renewed on 18 March 1910; his term ended on 17 March 1917.[5]
Later life and death
Thompson died in Mount Eden, Auckland, on 21 January 1919,[2] and was buried at Purewa Cemetery.[6]