William Fraser (New Zealand politician born 1840)
For other New Zealand politicians, see William Fraser (New Zealand politician born 1827) and William Fraser (New Zealand politician born 1924).
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1893–1896 | 12th | Wakatipu | Independent | |
| 1896–1899 | 13th | Wakatipu | Independent | |
| 1899–1902 | 14th | Wakatipu | Independent | |
| 1902–1905 | 15th | Wakatipu | Independent | |
| 1905–1908 | 16th | Wakatipu | Independent | |
| 1908–1909 | 17th | Wakatipu | Independent | |
| 1909–1911 | Changed allegiance to: | Reform | ||
| 1911–1914 | 18th | Wakatipu | Reform | |
| 1914–1919 | 19th | Wakatipu | Reform | |
Sir William Fraser (1840 – 17 July 1923) was an Independent Conservative then Reform Party member of parliament in New Zealand.
He won the Wakatipu electorate in the 1893 general election, and retired in 1919.[1] He served on the Legislative Council from 1919 to 1923 when he died.[2]
Under Prime Minister William Massey, he was Minister of Public Works (10 July 1912 – 3 April 1920), Minister of Mines (10 July 1912 – 12 August 1915; 4 September 1919 – 27 July 1920), Minister of Industries and Commerce (10 July 1912 – 26 July 1912) and a Member of the Executive Council (without portfolio; 27 July 1920 – 16 July 1923).[3]
He was knighted in 1918[1] and awarded the KCVO in 1920.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Scholefield 1950, p. 107.
- ↑ Scholefield 1950, p. 77.
- ↑ Scholefield 1950, pp. 43–45.
References
- Scholefield, Guy (1950) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1949 (3rd ed.). Wellington: Govt. Printer.
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Fergus |
Member of Parliament for Wakatipu 1893–1919 |
Succeeded by James Horn |