Ted Howard (politician)
Edwin John (Ted) Howard (18 June 1868 – 26 April 1939) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party, and the father of cabinet minister Mabel Howard. He had been a prominent member of the New Zealand Socialist Party, a precursor to the Labour Party.
Early life
Ted Howard was born as Edwin John Harney in Bristol, England in 1868. He joined the Royal Navy, deserted his ship and married on 12 February 1889, under the surname Howard, Harriet Garard Goring in Christchurch. They lived part of the time in Australia, and part of the time in New Zealand. His three daughters, Adelaide, Mabel and Elsie, were born in Adelaide. When his wife died in the Adelaide suburb of Bowden in 1903, he came to New Zealand with his daughters.[1]
Member of Parliament
Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
1919–1922 | 20th | Christchurch South | Labour | |
1922–1925 | 21st | Christchurch South | Labour | |
1925–1928 | 22nd | Christchurch South | Labour | |
1928–1931 | 23rd | Christchurch South | Labour | |
1931–1935 | 24th | Christchurch South | Labour | |
1935–1938 | 25th | Christchurch South | Labour | |
1938–1939 | 26th | Christchurch South | Labour |
He represented the Christchurch South electorate from 1919 to 1939, when he died.[2] He was Chairman of Committees from 1 April 1936 to 20 September 1938.[3]
References
- ↑ Greenaway, Richard L. N. (June 2007). "Bromley Cemetery Tour" (PDF). Christchurch City Libraries. pp. 13–18. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 206.
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 252.
References
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First published in 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Jimmy Nash |
Chairman of Committees of the House of Representatives 1936–1938 |
Succeeded by Robert McKeen |
New Zealand Parliament | ||
Preceded by Harry Ell |
Member of Parliament for Christchurch South 1919–1939 |
Succeeded by Robert Macfarlane |