William Nosworthy
Sir William Nosworthy KCMG (18 October 1867 – 26 September 1946) was a New Zealand politician. He briefly served as Minister of Finance and then Minister of External Affairs in the Reform Government.
Sir William Nosworthy KCMG | |
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| 8th Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 4 September 1919 – 21 January 1926 | |
| Prime Minister | Massey, Bell, Coates |
| Preceded by | William MacDonald |
| Succeeded by | Oswald Hawken |
| 23rd Minister of Finance | |
| In office 14 May 1925 – 24 May 1926 | |
| Prime Minister | Bell, Coates |
| Preceded by | William Massey |
| Succeeded by | William Downie Stewart |
| 4th Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 24 May 1926 – 24 August 1928 | |
| Prime Minister | Gordon Coates |
| Preceded by | Francis Bell |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Coates |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Ashburton | |
| In office 1908–1928 | |
| Preceded by | John McLachlan |
| Succeeded by | electorate abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 October 1867 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Died | 26 September 1946 (aged 78) Ashburton, New Zealand |
| Political party | Reform |
Biography
| New Zealand Parliament | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1908–1909 | 18th | Ashburton | Independent | |
| 1909–1911 | Changed allegiance to: | Reform | ||
| 1911–1914 | 19th | Ashburton | Reform | |
| 1914–1919 | 20th | Ashburton | Reform | |
| 1919–1922 | 21st | Ashburton | Reform | |
| 1922–1925 | 22nd | Ashburton | Reform | |
| 1925–1928 | 23rd | Ashburton | Reform | |
Nosworthy stood in the Ashburton electorate in the 1908 election. The Second Ballot Act was in force and on election night, he was in third place behind David Jones. Nosworthy encouraged his supporters to vote for Jones in the second ballot. After a recount, the situation was reversed (Nosworthy was 30 votes ahead) and Jones advertised for his supporters to vote for Nosworthy, and indeed, Nosworthy was successful in the second ballot.[1][2]
Nosworthy held this electorate until his retirement at the 1928 election, serving through six terms of Parliament.[2]
He was first appointed to Cabinet in 1919, being appointed Minister of Agriculture (1919–1925) and then Minister of Immigration (1920–1925) by William Massey.[3] When Massey died in 1925, Nosworthy gained the more important role of Minister of Finance in the interim government of Francis Bell.[4]
Nosworthy contested the leadership race to succeed Massey, but was defeated by Gordon Coates. He continued to serve as Minister of Finance until the following year, when he was given the External Affairs portfolio instead (1926–1928). He held this position until his retirement from politics in 1928.[5][6]
He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1929[7] and was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal in 1935.[8]
Notes
- "The Ashburton Seat". The Press. LXIV (13278). 20 November 1908. p. 6. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- Wilson 1985, p. 223.
- Wilson 1985, p. 77.
- Wilson 1985, p. 78.
- Wilson 1985, p. 79.
- New Zealand Parliamentary Debates, Vols 211-219 (1926-1928).
- "No. 33472". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 March 1929. p. 1439.
- "Official jubilee medals". The Evening Post. CXIX (105). 6 May 1935. p. 4. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
References
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Parr |
Postmaster-General and Minister of Telegraphs 1926–1928 |
Succeeded by James Donald |
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
| Preceded by John McLachlan |
Member of Parliament for Ashburton 1908–1928 |
In abeyance Title next held by Geoff Gerard |