Charles Harris Burnett (24 June 1875 – 7 January 1947) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Charles Burnett | |
|---|---|
 Burnett in 1935 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Tauranga | |
| In office 1935–1938 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Macmillan |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Doidge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Harris Burnett 24 June 1875 Fordell, Wanganui, New Zealand |
| Died | 7 January 1947 (aged 71) Tauranga, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse |
Helen Mary Burr (m. 1901) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Wanganui Collegiate School |
Early life and family edit
Born on his parents' farm at Fordell near Wanganui on 24 June 1875, Burnett was the son of Cornelius Burnett, a barrister and solicitor, and Lily Marion Burnett (née Harris).[1][2][3] He was educated at Wanganui Collegiate School, and went farming when he was 16 years old, going on to farm on the property where he was born for 25 years.[1] He was involved in the establishment of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, and was a life member of the Wanganui Agricultural Society.[1]
On 9 October 1901, Burnett married Helen Mary Burr at Omanaia in the Hokianga,[4] and the couple went on to have four children.[1]
Political career edit
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935–1938 | 25th | Tauranga | Labour | ||
Burnett began his community and political involvement in the Wanganui district. He served for a number of years on the Purua Road Board, the Wanganui County Council and the Fordell school board.[1] He was later elected as a member of the Wanganui City Countil, serving in that capacity for 13 years.[1] He also served on the Wanganui-Rangitikei Electric Power Board, the Wanganui-Rangitikei Hospital Board, and the Wellington Land Board.[1] In 1932, he unsuccessfully stood for election as a member of the New Zealand Dairy Board.[1]
He represented the Tauranga electorate from 1935 to 1938, when he was defeated. He was to stand as an independent candidate for the 1941 New Zealand general election.[5] However, the election was cancelled due to World War II.
Later life and death edit
Burnett remained in the Tauranga district, and died there on 7 January 1947.[6] He was buried at Tauranga Public Anglican Cemetery.[7] His widow, Helen Burnett, died in 1964.[7]
Notes edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h "General election". Bay of Plenty Times. 2 April 1938. p. 2. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Birth search: registration number 1875/1029". Births, deaths & marriages online. Department of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Obituary". Wanganui Chronicle. 3 May 1918. p. 4. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Marriage". Wanganui Chronicle. 25 October 1901. p. 2. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Mr Burnett's Manifesto". Vol. LXIX, no. 13389 (4th ed.). Bay of Plenty Times. 15 July 1941. p. 4.
- ^ "Obituary: Mr. C. H. Burnett". Bay of Plenty Beacon. 13 January 1947. p. 5. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Cemeteries detail". Tauranga City Council. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
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