John Logan Campbell
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Sir John Logan Campbell (3 November 1817 – 22 June 1912) was a prominent New Zealand
public figure
. He was the son of Doctor John Campbell and his wife Catherine. He was described by his contemporaries as "the father of Auckland
".
from the University of Edinburgh
in 1839, and sailed for New South Wales
, Australia
later that year as a surgeon
on the emigrant ship Palmyra.
and then Auckland the then capital of New Zealand founded by Governor
William Hobson
. Campbell and William Brown
(a Scottish
lawyer
) who arrived at the same time, were the first Europeans to settle in the area.
Logan Campbell and Brown built the first house in Auckland (Acacia Cottage, which still survives), and opened the first shop. He quickly became prominent in Auckland, both in business circles and in public life. He was a director of the Bank of New Zealand
, the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company
, and the New Zealand Insurance Company.
Campbell began a career in politics
in November 1855, serving as Superintendent
of Auckland Province
until September 1856.
, representing the electorates of the City of Auckland 1855-56 (resigned). He was elected unopposed on 4 August 1860 in the Suburbs of Auckland
electorate, replacing Joseph Hargreaves
. Campbell retired at the end of the 2nd Parliament in later in 1860. He was a minister without portfolio
in the government of Edward Stafford
between June and November 1856.
In 1901 Sir John Logan Campbell was elected Mayor of Auckland
for the royal visit that year (photo in mayoral robes), as David Goldie
a temperance advocate did not want to toast the visiting Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York
with alcohol.
He received a knighthood in 1902.
to the people of New Zealand and named it after the Duke and Duchess. Logan Campbell died on 22 June 1912. He is buried on the summit of Auckland's famous One Tree Hill, which he had named, in the middle of Cornwall Park.
New Zealand
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public figure
Public figure
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. He was the son of Doctor John Campbell and his wife Catherine. He was described by his contemporaries as "the father of Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
".
Early life
Logan Campbell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 3 November 1817. He was the third son in the family, although his brothers all died before him. The first son, James Campbell died in 1819 and the second son also called John Campbell died in 1813. The surviving son (John Logan Campbell) graduated as a Doctor of MedicineDoctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
from the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
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in 1839, and sailed for New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
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later that year as a surgeon
Surgeon
In medicine, a surgeon is a specialist in surgery. Surgery is a broad category of invasive medical treatment that involves the cutting of a body, whether human or animal, for a specific reason such as the removal of diseased tissue or to repair a tear or breakage...
on the emigrant ship Palmyra.
Migration to New Zealand
In 1840, he came to New Zealand, arriving first in CoromandelCoromandel, New Zealand
Coromandel is the name of a town and harbour on the western side of the Coromandel Peninsula, which is on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand...
and then Auckland the then capital of New Zealand founded by Governor
Governor-General of New Zealand
The Governor-General of New Zealand is the representative of the monarch of New Zealand . The Governor-General acts as the Queen's vice-regal representative in New Zealand and is often viewed as the de facto head of state....
William Hobson
William Hobson
Captain William Hobson RN was the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi.-Early life:...
. Campbell and William Brown
William Brown (New Zealand)
William Brown was a 19th century New Zealand politician.Brown was born in Angus, Scotland, in 1809 or 1810. He came to New Zealand on 2 February 1840, arriving in the Bay of Islands....
(a Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
lawyer
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
) who arrived at the same time, were the first Europeans to settle in the area.
Logan Campbell and Brown built the first house in Auckland (Acacia Cottage, which still survives), and opened the first shop. He quickly became prominent in Auckland, both in business circles and in public life. He was a director of the Bank of New Zealand
Bank of New Zealand
Bank of New Zealand is one of New Zealand’s largest banks and has been operating continuously in the country since the first office was opened in Auckland in October 1861 followed shortly after by the first branch in Dunedin in December 1861...
, the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company - formerly of No. 1, Victoria-street, Mansion House, London.The principal business of the company was to provide investment and loan of monies in New Zealand and elsewhere, together with trade and commerce....
, and the New Zealand Insurance Company.
Superintendent of Auckland Province
Politics
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in November 1855, serving as Superintendent
Superintendent (politics)
Superintendent was the elected head of each Provincial Council in New Zealand from 1853 to 1876.-Historical context:Provinces existed in New Zealand from 1841 until 1876 as a form of sub-national government. After the initial provinces pre-1853, new provinces were formed by the New Zealand...
of Auckland Province
Auckland Province
The Auckland Province was a province of New Zealand from 1853 until the abolition of provincial government in 1876.-Anniversary Day:...
until September 1856.
Member of Parliament
Campbell entered the 2nd New Zealand Parliament2nd New Zealand Parliament
The 2nd New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand. It opened on 15 April 1856, following New Zealand's 1855 election. It was dissolved on 5 November 1860 in preparation for 1860–61 election...
, representing the electorates of the City of Auckland 1855-56 (resigned). He was elected unopposed on 4 August 1860 in the Suburbs of Auckland
Suburbs of Auckland (New Zealand electorate)
Suburbs of Auckland was a parliamentary electorate in Auckland, New Zealand from 1853 to 1860.-1853 to 1860:The electorate existed for the 1st and 2nd Parliament as a two-member electorate....
electorate, replacing Joseph Hargreaves
Joseph Hargreaves (politician)
Joseph Hargreaves was a 19th century Member of Parliament from Auckland, New Zealand.He represented the Suburbs of Auckland electorate in 1860, from 5 April to 24 July, when he resigned...
. Campbell retired at the end of the 2nd Parliament in later in 1860. He was a minister without portfolio
Minister without Portfolio
A minister without portfolio is either a government minister with no specific responsibilities or a minister that does not head a particular ministry...
in the government of Edward Stafford
Edward Stafford (politician)
Sir Edward Stafford, KCMG served as the third Premier of New Zealand on three occasions in the mid 19th century. His total time in office is the longest of any leader without a political party. He is described as pragmatic, logical, and clear-sighted.-Early life and career:Edward William Stafford...
between June and November 1856.
In 1901 Sir John Logan Campbell was elected Mayor of Auckland
Mayor of Auckland
The Mayor of Auckland is the directly elected head of the Auckland Council, the local government authority for the Auckland region in New Zealand...
for the royal visit that year (photo in mayoral robes), as David Goldie
David Goldie
David Goldie was the Mayor of Auckland City from 1898 to 1901 and a Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was a prominent timber merchant, and a strict Primitive Methodist who resigned as Mayor of Auckland rather than toast the visiting Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York with alcohol...
a temperance advocate did not want to toast the visiting Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York
George V of the United Kingdom
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with alcohol.
He received a knighthood in 1902.
Cornwall Park
In 1901, during the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, Logan Campbell donated Cornwall ParkOne Tree Hill, New Zealand
One Tree Hill is a 182 metre volcanic peak located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders...
to the people of New Zealand and named it after the Duke and Duchess. Logan Campbell died on 22 June 1912. He is buried on the summit of Auckland's famous One Tree Hill, which he had named, in the middle of Cornwall Park.
Literature
- Stone, R.C.J. (2007) - Logan Campbell's Auckland: tales from the early years. Auckland University Press. Auckland. ISBN 978-1-86940-393-5