James Job Holland
| James Job Holland | |
|---|---|
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| 13th Mayor of Auckland City | |
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In office 1893–1896 | |
| Preceded by | William Crowther |
| Succeeded by | Abraham Boardman |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for City of Auckland | |
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In office 1896–1899 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Button |
| Succeeded by | William Joseph Napier |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1841 Leicester, England |
| Died |
31 August 1922 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Christine Whisker (m.1871) |
James Job Holland (1841 – 31 August 1922) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand and the mayor of Auckland 1893–1896.
Biography
Early life
Born in Leicester, England, he emigrated to New Zealand in 1860,[1] settling in Auckland in 1864 after spending time in the Otago gold fields and serving as a sergeant with the Militia in the Waikato during the New Zealand Land Wars. He established a sound building and contracting business and became a public figure, being prominent in many civic and charitable bodies in Auckland.[2] He was a member of Manchester Unity, an Oddfellow and a Freemason.[3]
Political career
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1896–1899 | 13th | City of Auckland | Liberal | |
In 1886 Holland was elected as city councillor for the city's Eastern Ward. He also served two terms on the Auckland Harbour Board and was for some years a member of the Hospital Board. Later, in 1893 he was elected Mayor of Auckland City serving for three years.[3]
He was elected to the City of Auckland multi-member electorate in 1896, but was defeated in 1899.[4] Upon defeat, Holland was subsequently appointed as a Government trustee to the Auckland Savings Bank. He also served as the chairman of the committee of St. John Ambulance Association.[3]
Death
Holland died at his home in Auckland on 31 August 1922,[3] and was buried at Purewa Cemetery.[5]
Notes
- ↑ Hamer 1988, p. 363.
- ↑ The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]. The Cyclopedia Company Limited, Christchurch. 1902.
- 1 2 3 4 "Obituary". New Zealand Herald. 1 September 1922. p. 8. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 205. OCLC 154283103.
- ↑ "Burial & cremation details". Purewa Cemetery and Crematorium. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
References
- Hamer, David A. (1988). The New Zealand Liberals: The Years of Power, 1891–1912. Auckland: Auckland University Press. ISBN 1-86940-014-3.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Crowther |
Mayor of Auckland City 1893–1896 |
Succeeded by Abraham Boardman |
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
| Preceded by Charles Button |
Member of Parliament for City of Auckland 1902–1905 Served alongside: William Crowther, Thomas Thompson |
Succeeded by William Joseph Napier |