DICKSON, JAMES SAMUEL (1870-1939) was born at Belfast, and came to New Zealand at the age of 17. He was employed for some years by Smith and Caughey; was afterwards manager for G. Fowlds, Ltd., and then went into business in Auckland as a mercer and men's outfitter. He was keenly interested in league football and was president of the Auckland Rugby League. In 1911 Dickson won the Parnell seat in Parliament by defeating Sir J. G. Findlay, and he represented that constituency till 1928, when he was defeated by H. R. Jenkins. He was for some years chairman of the railways committee and of the labour bills committee, and from 1919 to 1928 senior Reform whip. Dickson died on 18 Oct 1939.

Who's Who N.Z., 1932; N.Z. Herald and The Dominion, 19 Oct 1939. Portrait: Parliament House.

Reference: Volume 2, page 273

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