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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr Arthur Rosser

Mr Arthur Rosser, a Member of the Auckland Licensing Committee, was born at Swansea, South Wales, England, in 1864. Eight years later he arrived with his parents in Auckland in the ship “Queen Bee,” and was educated at the Newton Academy. Mr Rosser was married, in 1886, to a sister of Mr J. J. Craig, and went to Sydney, where, in the elections of 1887, he took a prominent part in promoting the candidature of Mr B. R. Wise, the Attorney-General of the Parkes Government. Mr Rosser returned to Auckland in 1891. He has been a prominent member of the Auckland Union Parliament since its inception, and became its Premier in 1895. Mr Rosser has page 143 been vice-president of the Pitt Street Literary Society, and was president of the late Central Council of the Liberal and Labour organizations. In the general election of 1896 he stood as a labour candidate for Auckland City, and received 4676 votes. In 1899, he was again defeated at the general elections. For three years Mr Rosser has been a member of the Auckland school committee, and was president of the late Eight Hours' League for two years. He is at present (1900) president of the Auckland Liberal Association.

Mr. A. Rosser.

Mr. A. Rosser.

Maoris and Their Habitations.

Maoris and Their Habitations.