REID, DONALD (1850-1922) was born at Dunedin, the son of Charles Reid (q.v.) and nephew of Donald Reid (q.v.). He was educated at Livingstone's school and the Otago Boys' High School (1863-68) and articled to G. K. Turton. Having qualified in law he began to practise at Milton in 1874. He was mayor of the borough (1879-80) and again (1894-98), retiring to visit England. In 1885 he was elected M.H.R. for Bruce, defeating J.C. Anderson, J. McDonald and W. Hutchison, but at the following general election he was defeated by Anderson. Reid was an enthusiastic volunteer. For many years he commanded the Bruce Rifles and he won many trophies for marksmanship. He married (1885) Alice Charlotte, daughter of Francis C. Fulton (Napier). Reid died on 3 Sep 1922.

N.Z.P.D., 1885-87 (and 7 Sep 1922); Otago B.H.S. Reg.; Evening Star, 4 Sep 1922

Portrait: Parliament House.

Reference: Volume 2, page 113

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