Richard Bollard
Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19191030-39-20
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911–1914 | 18th | Raglan | Reform | ||
| 1914–1919 | 19th | Raglan | Reform | ||
| 1919–1922 | 20th | Raglan | Reform | ||
| 1922–1925 | 21st | Raglan | Reform | ||
| 1925–1927 | 22nd | Raglan | Reform | ||
Richard Francis Bollard (23 May 1863 – 25 August 1927) was a farmer[1] and New Zealand politician of the Reform Party. He represented the Raglan electorate from 1911 to 1927, when he died.[2] As Minister of Internal Affairs, he was a cabinet minister from 1923[3] to 1927 in the Reform Government.[4]
He was reported making speeches[5] and opening events and buildings; in 1912 farewelling the local publican,[6] in 1914 opening Matangi post office,[7] in 1915 opening the Winter Show of the Raglan A. and P. Association[8] and opening Whatawhata post office.[9] As Minister for Internal Affairs he opened Te Uku post office[10] and Te Hutewai School in 1924,[11] Raglan footbridge in 1926[12] and in 1924 was reported as making three calls one day and two the next, in between catching the train from Auckland to Wellington.[13]
Bollard was the eldest son of John Bollard, also a Member of Parliament.[14]
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- ^ Wilson 1985, p. 184.
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- ^ Wilson 1985, pp. 78f.
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- ^ Waikato Times, Volume 84, Issue 13181, 22 May 1915, Page 4
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- ^ Te Uku 1975 R T Vernon page 70
- ^ Raglan Settlers Centennial Booklet 1940
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