Ted Howard (politician)
| Ted Howard | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Christchurch South | |
|
In office 1919 – 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Ell |
| Succeeded by | Robert Macfarlane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 June 1868 |
| Died | 26 April 1939 |
| Political party |
Labour Socialist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Harriet Garard Goring |
| Relations | Mabel Howard (daughter) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Politician, trade unionist |
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
| New Zealand Parliament | ||||
| 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 | |
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
Howard 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] His daughter Mabel Howard hoped to be nominated as Labour's candidate for the 1939 by-election.[4] Despite having much local support, Labour eventually chose Mayor of Christchurch Robert Macfarlane as their candidate.
Eventually, Mabel was elected as a Member of Parliament for Christchurch East after a by-election, becoming the fifth female MP in 1943.[5]
References
- Notes
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Labour Party Nomination". Evening Post. CXXVII (102). 3 May 1939. p. 7. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ↑ "Women in parliament 1933 – 2005". Elections New Zealand. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- Sources
- 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |