Thomas Thompson | |
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| 15th Minister of Justice | |
| In office 2 March 1896 –23 January 1900 | |
| Preceded by | William Hall-Jones |
| Succeeded by | James McGowan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1832 Ireland |
| Died | 21 January 1919 (aged 86–87) New Zealand |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
Thomas Thompson (1832 –21 January 1919) was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.
Thompson was born in Ireland in 1832 where he was entered the grocery trade as a merchant. In 1853 he shifted to Australia during the gold rush in Victoria. Then he moved to Auckland in the 1860s and carried on a grocery business there. [1]
During the New Zealand Wars Thompson saw service with the volunteers in 1863. He received a commission as a lieutenant in 1867. [2]
In local matters Thompson served as a member of the Road Board,Domain Board and School Committee of Mount Eden. In 1878 he was elected a member of Auckland City Council,retaining his seat until 1884,also representing the Council on the Auckland Harbour Board. [2]
| 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 | ||
He represented the Auckland North electorate from 1884 to 1890, then the City of Auckland electorate from 1890 to 1899, when he retired. [3]
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. [4]
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. [5]
Thompson died in Mount Eden, Auckland, on 21 January 1919, [2] and was buried at Purewa Cemetery. [6]