Arthur Morrison (politician)
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Arthur Morrison (22 November 1846[1] – 21 November 1901) was a Member of Parliament in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Early life
Morrison was born in Darvel, Ayrshire, Scotland in 1846 and attended the local parish school until aged nine years. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1874 and was a coal merchant in Dunedin from 1875 until his election to Parliament in 1893.[2] He exemplified the self-made man who identified with Labour.[3]
Political career
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1893–1896 | 12th | Caversham | Liberal | |
| 1896–1899 | 13th | Caversham | Liberal | |
| 1899–1901 | 14th | Caversham | Liberal | |
Morrison served on the Caversham Borough Council for three years. The Otago Daily Times said Morrison was a "careful reasoner".[2]
He represented the Caversham electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives from the 1893 general election to his death in 1901.[4]
Death
Morrison died in Hanmer Springs on 21 November 1901.[2]
References
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant
Constituency recreated after abolition in 1890
Title last held by
William Barron |
Member of Parliament for Caversham 1893–1901 |
Succeeded by Thomas Sidey |
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