Thomas Dick (politician)
| Thomas Dick | |
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Thomas Dick in 1882
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| 5th Superintendent of Otago Province | |
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In office 4 August 1865 – 26 February 1867 |
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| Preceded by | John Hyde Harris |
| Succeeded by | James Macandrew |
| 17th Colonial Secretary of New Zealand | |
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In office 5 March 1880 – 16 August 1884 |
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| Governor |
The Lord Rosmead James Prendergast The Baron Stanmore William Jervois |
| Preceded by | John Hall |
| Succeeded by | William Montgomery |
| 7th Minister of Justice | |
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In office 23 April 1881 – 11 October 1882 |
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| Preceded by | William Rolleston |
| Succeeded by | Edward Connolly |
| 3rd Minister of Education | |
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In office 15 December 1880 – 16 August 1884 |
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| Preceded by | William Rolleston |
| Succeeded by | William Montgomery |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
13 August 1823 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 5 February 1900 (aged 76) Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Religion | Baptist |
Thomas Dick (13 August 1823 – 5 February 1900) was a 19th-century New Zealand politician. Originally a merchant, he worked in London and then represented his firm on Saint Helena for seven years. From there, he was sent to Dunedin as the company's representative; he emigrated with an extended family. He soon became involved in politics and was Superintendent of Otago Province from 1865 until 1867. Over a period of 24 years, he represented various Dunedin electorates in Parliament and was Colonial Secretary (1880–1884), Minister of Justice from 1881 to 1882, and Minister of Education from 1881 to 1884. A deeply religious man, he was involved in many church affairs. He was one of the founders of Hanover Street Baptist Church; the building is now classified as Category I by Heritage New Zealand.
Dick was born in Edinburgh, the son of Thomas Dick and Marjorie Dick (née Sherriff). The family moved to London, but he was sent back to Edinburgh for his education. He was employed by London merchandise firms and his second employer sent him to Saint Helena as their company representative in 1850 for seven years. He was transferred to Dunedin, New Zealand, in 1857, arriving there with his wife, four children, his wife's mother (Elizabeth Darling) and his wife's siblings on the ship Bosworth on 26 November. He became an auctioneer in Dunedin.
Dick was active in politics in the Otago District of New Zealand. He was elected to the Otago Provincial Council on 12 February 1859. He was Provincial Secretary for several years and was Superintendent from 1865–1867.
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