William Steward (New Zealand politician)
Sir William Steward | |
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William Steward | |
| 6th Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 23 January 1891 – 8 November 1893 | |
| Prime Minister | John Ballance Richard Seddon |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Waitaki | |
| In office 1871–1875 | |
| In office 1893–1911 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Waimate | |
| In office 1881–1893 | |
| 7th Mayor of Oamaru | |
| In office 1876–1879 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 January 1841 Reading, England |
| Died | 30 October 1912 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Waimate |
| Party | Liberal |
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Sir William Jukes Steward (20 January 1841 – 30 October 1912) was a New Zealand politician and the first Liberal Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He represented South Canterbury electorates in Parliament for a total of 34 years, before being appointed to the Legislative Council. He served briefly on the Otago Provincial Council and was Mayor of Oamaru for three years.