Crosbie Ward

Crosbie Ward (1832–1867) was a 19th century Member of Parliament in Canterbury, New Zealand. He was born in County Down, Ireland.

He represented the Town of Lyttelton electorate from 1858 to 1866. He was a cabinet minister, Postmaster-General and Secretary for Crown Lands. He then represented the Avon electorate from 1866 to 1867, when he resigned. He was a prominent Christchurch journalist, editing the Lyttelton Times.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Rice, Geoffrey W. (updated 1 September 2010). "Ward, Crosbie - Biography". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/1w6/1. Retrieved 1 May 2010. 
  2. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 243. OCLC 154283103. 
Parliament of New Zealand
Preceded by
James FitzGerald
Member of Parliament for Lyttelton
1858–1866
Succeeded by
Edward Hargreaves