Edwin Mitchelson
Edwin Mitchelson (7 April 1846 – 11 April 1934) was a New Zealand politician and timber merchant.
Member of Parliament
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1881–1884 | 8th | Marsden | Independent | |
| 1884–1887 | 9th | Marsden | Independent | |
| 1887–1890 | 10th | Eden | Independent | |
| 1890–1893 | 11th | Eden | Independent | |
| 1893–1896 | 12th | Eden | Independent | |
He was a cabinet minister from 1883 to 1884 and 1887 to 1880 as Minister of Public Works.[1] From 1887 to 1891 he was Minister of Māori Affairs (called Native Affairs), and from 1889 to 1891 he was Minister of Telegraphs and Postmaster-General.[2]
He represented the Marsden electorate from 1881 to 1887, then Eden from 1887 to 1896, when he was defeated (for the City of Auckland electorate).[3]
Later years
Mitchelson was the Mayor of Auckland City from 1903 to 1905.[4] He was a member of the Legislative Council, from 1920 until his death on 11 April 1934,[5] and was knighted (K.C.M.G.) in 1920.[4]
Notes
- ↑ Scholefield 1950, pp. 38–40.
- ↑ Scholefield 1950, p. 40.
- ↑ Scholefield 1950, p. 127.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mogford, Janice C. "Mitchelson, Edwin - Biography". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
- ↑ Scholefield 1950, p. 81.
References
- Scholefield, Guy (1950) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1949 (3rd ed.). Wellington: Govt. Printer.
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joseph Tole |
Member of Parliament for Eden 1887–1896 |
Succeeded by John Bollard |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Alfred Kidd |
Mayor of Auckland City 1903–1905 |
Succeeded by Arthur Myers |
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