LOUGHREY, ANDREW (? -1913) was born in Melbourne, and educated at Melbourne University, where he graduated B.A. Though he leaned towards law, he was appointed inspector of schools in Victoria and travelled all over the colony on duty. He came to New Zealand after the passing of the new act (1877) and was appointed headmaster of Christchurch East school. While there he was induced to return to Victoria in his old position; took advantage of the change to study law, and graduated LL.B. He came back to Christchurch (1880) and started to practise with McConnell; in 1882 with W. J. Holmes, and from 1890 as Loughrey and Lane.

In 1886 he raised the Irish Rifles, of which he was captain until they were disbanded. In 1887 Loughrey was elected M.H.R. for Linwood, which he represented to 1889. He was a supporter of the Stout-Vogel party. He died on 24 Sep 1913.

Cycl. N.Z., N.Z. Herald, 28 Sep 1887; The Press, 27 Sep 1913.

Reference: Volume 1, page 268

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