William Wilson McCardle
New Zealand politician
Died when: 77 years 278 days (933 months)Star Sign: Aries
William Wilson McCardle JP (1 April 1844 – 4 January 1922) was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council.Born in Scotland, he came to New Zealand as a young man and lived in a variety of places.
He was a nurseryman and advocated for land reform.He established the town of Pahiatua and it was in the Wairarapa district that his local government involvement was most influential.
He stood in a number of general elections for Parliament, but was never successful.A committed liberal politician, he was appointed to the Legislative Council by the first Ward Ministry in 1907 and served for one term until 1914.
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