George Henry Swan
George Henry Swan in ca 1900
George Henry Swan (1833–1913) was a 19th-century businessman and Member of Parliament in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
Biography
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1890–1893 | 11th | Napier | Independent | |
He was Mayor of Napier from 1885 to 1901; at that time, he had the longest continuous mayoralty in New Zealand.[1]
He represented the Napier electorate from 1890 to 1893, when he was defeated.[2] Though described as "Independent", he was really a "conservative"; although those opposed to the Liberals had not yet formed the Reform Party.
He owned a brewery, and married an actress. He was a photographer.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Cyclopedia of New Zealand: Taranaki, Hawke’s Bay & Wellington Provincial Districts. Christchurch: Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1908. p. 303.
- ↑ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 237. OCLC 154283103.
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
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| Preceded by John Davies Ormond |
Member of Parliament for Napier 1890–1893 |
Succeeded by Samuel Carnell |
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