| William Dawson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 16th Mayor of Dunedin | |
| In office 1887–1888 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Henry Leary |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Gourley |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Dunedin Suburbs | |
| In office 1890–1893 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1852 Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Died | 27 July 1923 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Children | Three |
William Dawson (January 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.
Political career
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890–93 | 11th | Dunedin Suburbs | Liberal | ||
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.
He represented the Dunedin Suburbs electorate in Parliament from 1890 to 1893, when he retired.
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) . New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 192. OCLC 154283103.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded byRichard Henry Leary | Mayor of Dunedin 1887–1888 |
Succeeded byHugh Gourley |
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