The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
The Hon. Thomas Houghton Bartley
The Hon. Thomas Houghton Bartley, M.L.C., became Speaker of the Legislative Council on the 12th of May, 1856. He was the third Speaker and held the position till the 1st of July, 1858. Further particulars of the honourable gentleman are given under the heading “Members of the Executive Council prior to the establishment of Responsible Government.”