Thomas Thompson (New Zealand politician)
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1884–1887 | 9th | Auckland North | Independent | |
| 1887–1890 | 10th | Auckland North | Independent | |
| 1890–1893 | 11th | City of Auckland | Liberal | |
| 1895–1896 | 12th | City of Auckland | Liberal | |
| 1896–1899 | 13th | City of Auckland | Liberal | |
Thomas Thompson (1832 – 21 January 1919) was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.
He represented the Auckland North electorate from 1884 to 1890, then the City of Auckland electorate from 1890 to 1899, when he retired.[1]
He was Minister of Justice from 2 March 1896 to 23 January 1900 and Minister of Defence from 22 June 1896 to 23 January 1900 in the Liberal Government.[2]
He was appointed to the Legislative Council on 18 March 1903 and his appointment was renewed on 18 March 1910; his term ended on 17 March 1917.[3]
Thompson died in Mount Eden, Auckland, on 21 January 1919,[4] and was buried at Purewa Cemetery.[5]
Notes
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 240.
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 73.
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 165.
- ↑ "Passing of old colonist". Auckland Star. 22 January 1919. p. 6. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ↑ "Burial and cremation details". Purewa Cemetery & Crematorium. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
References
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Hall-Jones |
Minister of Justice 1896–1900 |
Succeeded by James McGowan |
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