Edward Tregear
New Zealand public servant and surveyor (1846–1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Robert Tregear ISO, Ordre des Palmes académiques (1 May 1846 – 28 October 1931) was a New Zealand public servant and scholar. He was an architect of New Zealand's advanced social reforms and progressive labour legislation during the 1890s.
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Edward Tregear | |
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Wellington City Councillor | |
In office 1912–1915 | |
Preceded by | David McLaren |
1st President of the Social Democratic Party | |
In office 1913–1914 | |
Vice President | Frederick Cooke |
Succeeded by | Hiram Hunter |
Personal details | |
Born | (1846-05-01)1 May 1846 Southampton, England |
Died | 28 October 1931(1931-10-28) (aged 85) Picton, New Zealand |
Political party | Social Democratic (1913–16) Labour (1916–31) |
Spouse | Bessie Tregear |
Children | 1 |
Occupation | Engineer |
Awards | Officier of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques Imperial Service Order New Zealand Medal |
Military service | |
Allegiance | New Zealand Army |
Years of service | 1867–69 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | New Zealand Wars |
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