Robert Macfarlane (New Zealand politician)
| The Honourable Sir Robert Macfarlane KCMG | |
|---|---|
 Robert Macfarlane in ca 1951 | |
| 14th Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
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In office 1958–1960 | |
| Prime Minister | Walter Nash |
| Preceded by | Matthew Oram |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Algie |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Christchurch South | |
|
In office 1939–1946 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Howard |
| Succeeded by | electorate abolished |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Christchurch Central | |
|
In office 1946 – 1969 | |
| Preceded by | new electorate |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Barclay |
| 37th Mayor of Christchurch | |
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In office 1938–1941 | |
| Preceded by | John Beanland |
| Succeeded by | Ernest Andrews |
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In office 1950–1958 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest Andrews |
| Succeeded by | George Manning |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
17 May 1900 Christchurch |
| Died | 2 December 1982 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Louisa Jacobs (m. 1932) |
Sir Robert Mafeking Macfarlane KCMG (17 May 1900 – 2 December 1982) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. He was a Member of Parliament, served as Speaker of the House of Representatives and was a Mayor of Christchurch.
Early life
Macfarlane was born in Christchurch in 1900. He married Louisa Jacobs in 1932.[1]
Local body politics
Macfarlane was on the Christchurch City Council (1927-1929, 1936-1941, 1947-1959, and 1961-1981),[2] and was Mayor of Christchurch twice, from 1938 to 1941 and from 1950 to 1958.[3]
Member of Parliament
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1939–1943 | 26th | Christchurch South | Labour | |
| 1943–1946 | 27th | Christchurch South | Labour | |
| 1946–1949 | 28th | Christchurch Central | Labour | |
| 1949–1951 | 29th | Christchurch Central | Labour | |
| 1951–1954 | 30th | Christchurch Central | Labour | |
| 1954–1957 | 31st | Christchurch Central | Labour | |
| 1957–1960 | 32nd | Christchurch Central | Labour | |
| 1960–1963 | 33rd | Christchurch Central | Labour | |
| 1963–1966 | 34th | Christchurch Central | Labour | |
| 1966–1969 | 35th | Christchurch Central | Labour | |
Macfarlane entered Parliament in 1939 following a by-election, replacing Ted Howard (although Howard's daughter Mabel Howard had hoped to replace him following his death). He was the Member of Parliament for Christchurch South from 1939 to 1946, then for Christchurch Central from 1946 to 1969, when he retired.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
He was the 14th Speaker of the House of Representatives, from 1958 to 1960.[4]
Honours
In the Queen's Birthday Honours 1954 Macfarlane was appointed as Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[5] and in the New Year Honours 1974 Macfarlane was promoted to Knight Commander of The Order of St Michael and St George.[6]
Military service
In World War II he served in the Middle East in the ASC of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force for 2½ years.
References
- ↑ Clark, Kath. "Macfarlane, Robert Mafeking". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
- ↑ "Councillors of the City of Christchurch". Christchurch: Christchurch City Council. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ↑ "Chairmen and mayors". Christchurch: Christchurch City Council. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
- ↑ Parliamentary Debates, Volume 443 p.136. Retrieved 12 May 2011
- ↑ "Queen's Birthday Honours" (17 June 1954) 37 New Zealand Gazette 1006.
- ↑ "New Year Honours List 1974" (17 January 1974) 2 New Zealand Gazette 68.
External links
- Biography with photo at Trade Union website
- Who’s Who in New Zealand, 10th Edition 1971
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
| Preceded by Ted Howard |
Member of Parliament for Christchurch South 1939–1946 |
Constituency abolished |
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for Christchurch Central 1946–1969 |
Succeeded by Bruce Barclay |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by John Beanland |
Mayor of Christchurch 1938–1941 1950–1958 |
Succeeded by Ernest Andrews |
| Preceded by Ernest Andrews |
Succeeded by George Manning | |
| Preceded by Matthew Oram |
Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives 1958–1960 |
Succeeded by Ronald Algie |