Walter Carncross
Encyclopedia
Sir Walter Charles Frederick Carncross (1855–1940) was a New Zealand
politician
of the Liberal Party
.
He represented the Taieri
electorate from 1890
to 1902
, when he retired. He was appointed to the Legislative Council
, of which he was the Speaker
from 1918 to 1939. He was knighted
in 1922.
New Zealand
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politician
Politician
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of the Liberal Party
New Zealand Liberal Party
The New Zealand Liberal Party is generally regarded as having been the first real political party in New Zealand. It governed from 1891 until 1912. Out of office, the Liberals gradually found themselves pressed between the conservative Reform Party and the growing Labour Party...
.
He represented the Taieri
Taieri (New Zealand electorate)
Taieri is a former parliamentary electorate in the Otago Region of New Zealand, from 1866 to 1911.-Population centres:This electorate was based on the town of Mosgiel.-History:...
electorate from 1890
New Zealand general election, 1890
The New Zealand general election of 1890 was one of New Zealand's most significant. It marked the beginning of party politics in New Zealand with the formation of the First Liberal government, which was to enact major welfare, labour and electoral reforms, including giving the vote to women.It was...
to 1902
New Zealand general election, 1902
The New Zealand general election of 1902 was held on Tuesday, 25 November in the general electorates, and on Monday, 22 December in the Māori electorates to elect a total of 80 MPs to the 15th session of the New Zealand Parliament...
, when he retired. He was appointed to the Legislative Council
New Zealand Legislative Council
The Legislative Council of New Zealand was the upper house of the New Zealand Parliament from 1853 until 1951. Unlike the lower house, the New Zealand House of Representatives, the Legislative Council was appointed.-Role:...
, of which he was the Speaker
Speaker of the New Zealand Legislative Council
The Speaker of the Legislative Council was the chair of New Zealand's upper house, the Legislative Council. The position corresponded roughly to that of Speaker of the House of Representatives...
from 1918 to 1939. He was knighted
Knight Bachelor
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in 1922.