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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

The Old Province

The Old Province.

The Wellington Provincial District was originally called a province, and the Government was by an elected Superintendent and Provincial Council. The first Superintendent, Dr. Isaac Earle Featherston, filled the office with conspicuous ability from the year 1854 till 1871. He was succeeded by Mr. (since Sir William) Fitzherbert, K.C.M.G., who retained the position till 1876, when the provincial form of government was abolished by Act of the General Assembly. The first Speaker of the Provincial Council was Mr. (afterwards Sir Charles) Clifford, Bart., who held office during the years 1853 to 1857 inclusive. In the session of 1858, Mr. Alfred Ludham was Speaker; in the following year, Mr. George Hart succeeded, and retained the honour during the sessions of 1859 and 1860; and Mr. Charles William Schultze occupied the distinguished position from 1861 to 1865 inclusive. The last Speaker was Mr. William Waring Taylor who took office in 1865, and was re-appointed every year till the termination of the provincial system.

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