PALMER, JACKSON (1867-1919) was born in Belfast, Ireland. Coming to Auckland as a boy, he was educated at the Wellesley Street school, from which he gained a scholarship to the Auckland Grammar School. He was articled to John Sheehan, and on being admitted to the bar practised in Auckland. In 1890 he was elected to Parliament for Waitemata, but suffered defeat by Monk at the following election. The election being declared void he again contested it against Massey, but was defeated. He was again in Parliament (for Ohinemuri 1900-03), but being defeated by E. G. B. Moss retired, and was some time later appointed a judge of the native land court. Palmer soon became chief judge and tried many intricate appellate cases, for which his knowledge of law and of Maori custom markedly qualified him. He died on 13 Aug 1919.

N.Z.P.D., 29 Aug 1919; Cycl. NZ, ii (p); N.Z. Herald, 14 Aug 1919.

Reference: Volume 2, page 76

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