Richard Hobbs (politician) explained

Richard Hobbs (1833 – 16 July 1910) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from the Auckland and Northland regions in New Zealand.

His father was the missionary John Hobbs.

Richard was born in Hokitika, see obituaries:^{[1] [2] [3]}

Member of Parliament

He represented the Franklin electorate from 20 May to 15 August 1879 when he was defeated, and the Bay of Islands electorate from 9 December to 3 October 1890, when he retired.^[4]

Death

He died in Herne Bay, Ponsonby, Auckland, see death notices:^{[5] [6] [7]}

References

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Notes and References

1. News: OBITUARY. RICHARD HOBBS.. The Evening Post. 80. 14. 16 July 1910. 5. 2 August 2024.
2. News: Obituary. Mr. Richard Hobbs. Auckland Star. 41. 16. 16 July 1910. 8. 2 August 2024.
3. Web site: Obituary., Obituary . . 16 July 1910 . 5 .
4. Book: Wilson, James Oakley . New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 . 4th . First ed. published 1913 . 1985 . V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer . Wellington . 154283103 . 205.
5. Web site: Funeral of the Late R. Hobbs., Funeral of the Late R. Hobbs. . . 20 July 1910 . 8 .
6. Web site: The Late Mr. R. Hobbs., the Late Mr. R. Hobbs.. Auckland Star. 19 July 1910. 2.
7. Web site: Death of Mr. R. Hobbs., Death of Mr. R. Hobbs.. New Zealand Herald. 18 July 1910. 6.