Thomas Buxton (New Zealand politician)
Thomas Buxton (1863–28 May 1939) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament.
Thomas Buxton | |
|---|---|
| Minister without Portfolio | |
| In office 28 March 1912 – 10 July 1912 | |
| Prime Minister | Thomas Mackenzie |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Temuka | |
| In office 7 December 1911 – 10 December 1914 | |
| Preceded by | New electorate |
| Succeeded by | Charles John Talbot |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Geraldine | |
| In office 2 December 1908 – 7 December 1911 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick Flatman |
| Succeeded by | Electorate abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1863 Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 28 May 1939 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Relatives | Searby Buxton (father) |
Biography edit
Early life and career edit
He was born in Lincolnshire, England, in 1863 and came to New Zealand with his family in 1865. He was the son of New Zealand politician Searby Buxton.[1]
When young he gained employment at the Farmers' Co-operative Association at Timaru remaining there until he commenced business on his own account 18 years later.[1] He became a grain and produce merchant, first in Temuka and later in Timaru.[2]
He was the chairman of the Temuka sports association and actively played tennis, cricket and golf.[1]
Political career edit
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908–1911 | 17th | Geraldine | Liberal | ||
| 1911–1914 | 18th | Temuka | Liberal | ||
He was one of the inaugural members of the Temuka Borough Council and was the Mayor of Temuka for 10 years.[1]
He represented the Geraldine electorate from 1908 to 1911; and then the Temuka electorate from 1911 to 1914, when he retired.[3] He was a member of the Executive Council (without portfolio) in 1912 in the Liberal Government.[4]
After leaving Parliament Buxton remained politically active and was for many years a local organiser for the Liberal Party, and later he was the national organiser for its successor the United Party.[1]
Later life and death edit
He later became an organiser of the Farmers' Union. Buxton moved to Christchurch in 1921, where he spent the remainder of his life. He died there on 28 May 1939.[1]
Notes edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Former Minister - Mr. T. Buxton's Death". The New Zealand Herald. Vol. LXXVI, no. 23359. Auckland. 30 May 1939. p. 10. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ Hamer 1988, p. 361.
- ^ Wilson 1985, p. 187.
- ^ Wilson 1985, p. 75.
References edit
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
- Hamer, David A. (1988). The New Zealand Liberals: The Years of Power, 1891–1912. Auckland: Auckland University Press. ISBN 1-86940-014-3. OCLC 18420103.