William Hayward (politician)

William Hayward (1868 – 5 June 1943) was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council from 22 June 1934 to 21 June 1941, when his term ended. He was appointed by the United/Reform Coalition Government.[1]

He was from Christchurch, where he established an undertaking business which still exists (Lamb & Hayward Ltd).[2] He was chairman of the Christchurch Tramway Board, chairman of the Canterbury Employers' Association, and chairman of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association. A good athlete in his youth, his interest changed to trotting later on. He was a member of the New Zealand Trotting Association, held governance roles in the New Zealand Trotting Association, and was a breeder of horses. He died on 5 June 1943 and is buried at Linwood Cemetery.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 155. OCLC 154283103.
  2. ↑ "History". Lamb & Hayward Ltd. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  3. ↑ "Obituary". The Evening Post. CXXXV (134). 8 June 1943. p. 2. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  4. ↑ "Result Detail". Christchurch City Libraries. Retrieved 25 August 2014.


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