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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Mr. John Charles Thomson

Mr. John Charles Thomson , who was elected in 1902 to represent Wallace in the House of Representatives, was born in 1866, in Invercargill, where he was educated, partly at a private school, and afterwards at one of the public schools. Mr Thomson served his indentures to a printer in Invercargill, and subsequently became a newspaper reporter. Ultimately he settled at Riverton, and acquired the Western Star newspaper, which he conducted for eleven years. On his return to the House of Representatives, Mr Thomson sold his interest in the newspaper, but still acts as editor, He has been a member of the Southland Education Board since 1900, and was chairman in 1902. He is also a member of the Riverton Hospital Board. As a Freemason, he is a member of Lodge Aparima, New Zealand Constitution; and, as a Forester
Mr. J. C. Thomson.

Mr. J. C. Thomson.

has been connected with Court Southern Cross since 1889. Mr Thomson was returned to the House of Representatives as an Independent, but his leanings are to the Opposition. He has taken several gold medals for essays on political subjects during recent years. Mr Thomson is a Justice of the Peace. He was married, in 1893, to Miss Reyling, of Greymouth, and has one son. He is elsewhere referred to as Mayor of Riverton.