GRAHAM, JOHN (1819-89), a native of Westmoreland, arrived in Wellington in 1853, worked at his trade (house painting) for a few weeks and moved to Auckland, where he engaged in storekeeping and other occupations. He was M.P.C. for Newton (1868-69), and later relieving officer, with responsibility for the expenditure of provincial funds on charitable aid. He was a strong temperance advocate. Graham died on 6 Sep 1889.

N.Z. Herald, 9 Sep 1889.

Reference: Volume 1, page 174

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