Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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The Hon. Sir Frederick Whitaker, K.C.M.G., M.L.C., succeeded the Hon. Mr. Swainson on the 8th of August, 1855, as speaker of the Legislative Council, and held the office till the 12th of May, 1856. The honourable gentleman was a member of the first ministry which was formed in May, 1856; he sat in several governments, and became Premier of the Colony in April, 1882. Full particulars of Sir Frederick's career will be found under the heading “Past Premiers.”