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Crosbie Ward (1832–1867) was a 19th century Member of Parliament in Canterbury, New Zealand. He was born in County Down, Ireland.
He represented the Town of Lyttelton electorate from 1858 to 1866. He was a cabinet minister, Postmaster-General and Secretary for Crown Lands. He then represented the Avon electorate from 1866 to 1867, when he resigned. He was a prominent Christchurch journalist, editing the Lyttelton Times.[1][2]
References
- ^ Rice, Geoffrey W. (updated 1 September 2010). "Ward, Crosbie - Biography". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/1w6/1. Retrieved 1 May 2010.
- ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 243. OCLC 154283103.
Parliament of New Zealand Preceded by
James FitzGeraldMember of Parliament for Lyttelton
1858–1866Succeeded by
Edward HargreavesCategories:- 1832 births
- 1867 deaths
- Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives
- New Zealand journalists
- Members of the Cabinet of New Zealand
- People from County Down
- New Zealand MPs for Christchurch electorates
- New Zealand politician stubs
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