James Job Holland

Parliament of New Zealand
Years Term Electorate Party
1896–1899 13th City of Auckland Liberal

James Job Holland (1841 – 31 August 1922) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand and the mayor of Auckland 1893-1896.

Born in Leicester, England, he emigrated to New Zealand in 1860, settling in Auckland in 1864 after spending time in the Otago gold fields and serving with the Militia in the Waikato during the New Zealand Land Wars. He established a sound building and contracting business and was prominent in many civic and charitable bodies in Auckland.[1]

He was elected to the City of Auckland multi-member electorate in 1896, but was defeated in 1899.[2]

Holland died at his home in Auckland on 31 August 1922,[3] and was buried at Purewa Cemetery.[4]

References

  1. ↑ The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]. The Cyclopedia Company Limited, Christchurch. 1902.
  2. ↑ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 205. OCLC 154283103.
  3. ↑ "Obituary". New Zealand Herald. 1 September 1922. p. 8. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Burial & cremation details". Purewa Cemetery and Crematorium. Retrieved 30 January 2016.


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