William Steward (New Zealand politician)
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Sir William Jukes Steward (20 January 1841 – 30 October 1912) was a New Zealand politician and the first Liberal Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He represented South Canterbury electorates in Parliament for a total of 34 years, before being appointed to the Legislative Council. He served briefly on the Otago Provincial Council and was Mayor of Oamaru for three years.
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Sir William Steward | |
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6th Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
In office 23 January 1891 – 8 November 1893 | |
Prime Minister | John Ballance Richard Seddon |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Waitaki | |
In office 1871–1875 | |
In office 1893–1911 | |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Waimate | |
In office 1881–1893 | |
7th Mayor of Oamaru | |
In office 1876–1879 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1841-01-20)20 January 1841 Reading, England |
Died | 30 October 1912(1912-10-30) (aged 71) Island Bay, Wellington |
Resting place | Waimate |
Political party | Liberal |
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