Richard Bollard Explained

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. As Minister of Internal Affairs, he was a cabinet minister from 1923^[2] to 1927 in the Reform Government.

He was reported making speeches^[3] and opening events and buildings; in 1912 farewelling the local publican,^[4] in 1914 opening Matangi post office,^[5] in 1915 opening the Winter Show of the Raglan A. and P. Association^[6] and opening Whatawhata post office.^[7] As Minister for Internal Affairs he opened Te Uku post office^[8] and Te Hutewai School in 1924,^[9] Raglan footbridge in 1926^[10] and in 1924 was reported as making three calls one day and two the next, in between catching the train from Auckland to Wellington.^[11]

Bollard was the eldest son of John Bollard, also a Member of Parliament.^[12]

References

• Book: Wilson, James Oakley . New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 . 4th . First published in 1913 . 1985 . V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer . Wellington . 154283103 .

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Notes and References

1. News: 15 December 1911. Mr R. Bollard. LXXXII. 3. Evening Post. 144.
2. News: Political Primings. NZ Truth. 1923-06-23. 2016-01-06. 5.
3. News: A Minister' Honoured . New Zealand Herald. 1926-05-15. 2016-01-06. 12.
4. News: Raglan. Waikato Argus. 1912-03-26. 2016-01-06. 4.
5. News: Matangi Post Office. Waikato Argus. 1914-06-17. 2016-01-07. 2.
6. http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=WT19150522.2.26&srpos=109&e=-------100--101----0raglan+1916-ARTICLE- Waikato Times, Volume 84, Issue 13181, 22 May 1915, Page 4
7. Web site: WHATAWHATA POST OFFICE. 31 May 1915. Papers Past. Waikato Times, Volume 84, Issue 13188,, Page 4.
8. Te Uku 1975 R T Vernon page 70
9. Raglan Settlers Centennial Booklet 1940
10. News: Tin Tactics.. Auckland Star. 1926-05-15. 2016-01-06. 14.
11. News: Ministers' Movements.. New Zealand Herald. 1924-02-25. 2016-01-08. 8.
12. News: Death of Mr. John Bollard . Press Association . . 24 March 1912 . 8 March 2013.