Frederick Flatman

Frederick Robert Flatman (1843-1911) was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Pareora and Geraldine.

Member of Parliament

Frederick Flatman represented the Pareora and Geraldine electorates for fifteen years (1893-1908) in the New Zealand House of Representatives (see Wilson). He defeated Arthur Rhodes for the Pareora seat in 1893 (by 1589 to 1331 votes).

The Lyttelton Times described Frederick Flatman as a member "not of the ornamental type, but plain, blunt, possessing strong convictions, straightforward manners and simple directness of speech. He also acquired in 3 years a surprising grasp and mastery of political questions. He was certainly the best of the South Island farmer members-perhaps the best in New Zealand. He was a fine man" (Lyttelton Times, 22 September 1911).

References

*"The New Zealand Parliamentary Record: 1840-1984" By J.O. Wilson (1985, Government Printer, Wellington)