John Callan (politician)

John Bartholomew Callan KC (1844 – 20 April 1928) was a Dunedin lawyer[1] and member of the New Zealand Legislative Council for one seven-year term (22 January 1907 – 21 January 1914).[2]

Biography

Callan was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1844. He emigrated to Victoria, Australia when he was 15.[3] His son, also named John Bartholomew Callan (1882–1951) was a prominent judge.[4] Callan senior established a practice with John McRae Gallaway in 1882 and traded as 'Callan And Gallaway'.[1] Callan died in Dunedin on 20 April 1928.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Cyclopedia Company Limited (1905). "Barristers And Solicitors". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Otago & Southland Provincial Districts. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. p. 238. Retrieved 18 January 2012.
  2. ↑ Scholefield, Guy (1950) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1949 (3rd ed.). Wellington: Govt. Printer. p. 75.
  3. ↑ "Mr J. B. Callan". Auckland Star LIX (95). 23 April 1928. p. 12. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  4. ↑ Downey, P. J. "Callan, John Bartholomew - Biography". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
  5. ↑ "Personal Matters". Evening Post CV (94). 21 April 1928. p. 11. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
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