William Dawson (New Zealand politician)

William Dawson
16th Mayor of Dunedin
In office 1887–1888
Preceded by	Richard Henry Leary
Succeeded by	Hugh Gourley
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Dunedin Suburbs
In office 1890–1893
Personal details
Born	January 1852 Aberdeen, Scotland
Died	27 July 1923 Wellington, New Zealand
Political party	Liberal
Children	Three

William Dawson (January 1852 – 27 July 1923) was a 19th-century Liberal Party Member of Parliament in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.

Early life

Dawson was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in January 1852. He followed his father into the profession as a brewer.[1]

Political career

New Zealand Parliament

Years	Term	Electorate		Party
1890–93	11th	Dunedin Suburbs			Liberal

He was first elected to Dunedin City Council in 1885. Two years later, he was elected Mayor of Dunedin for one term. In 1892, he was again elected onto the city council.[2]

He represented the Dunedin Suburbs electorate in Parliament from 1890 to 1893, when he retired.[3]

References

1. Cyclopedia Company Limited (1905). "Ex-Members". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Otago & Southland Provincial Districts. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
2. Cyclopedia Company Limited (1905). "Mr. William Dawson, J.P". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Otago & Southland Provincial Districts. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
3. Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 192. OCLC 154283103.

Political offices
Preceded by Richard Henry Leary	Mayor of Dunedin 1887–1888	Succeeded by Hugh Gourley