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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

The Hon. Thomas Haughton Bartley

The Hon. Thomas Haughton Bartley, who was an original member of the Legislative Council, was a well-known barrister and solicitor. In less than two years he became Speaker of the Council, and held the position for twelve years. He was chosen as an Executive Councillor, and sat in the Executive without portfolio for a short time after the first Parliament met, and before the days of responsible government. He was also Speaker of the Auckland Provincial Council During his stay in Auckland he did much to encourage the development of horticulture, and long afterwards, when his house and grounds at Northcote were purchased by Mr W. G. Jackson, some fine specimens of rare trees and shrubs were found, notwithstanding all the intervening years. In 1873 Mr. Bartley's seat was vacated by absence, he having returned to the Old World.