BUXTON, THOMAS (1863-1939), son of Searby Buxton, was born at Holbeach, Lincolnshire, and accompanied his father to New Zealand at the age of three. He was educated at the public schools, and was for some years in business in Temuka, Timaru and Christchurch. He was 10 years mayor of Temuka and represented it in Parliament 1908-14. A staunch Liberal, he was minister without portfolio in the Mackenzie Government (1912). Buxton organised the election campaign for the United party in 1928. He died on 28 May 1939.

Who's Who N.Z., 1932; Christchurch Star-Sun, 29 May 1939.

Reference: Volume 1, page 81

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