The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
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Among those who have represented the City of Wellington in the House of Representatives, the Hon, Sir C. Clifford, Bart., may be named as having been the first Speaker; the Hon. Sir W. Fitzherbert as having occupied the Chair of both Chambers successively; Dr. Isaac Earl Featherston as having been a Minister of the Crown and for eighteen years Supermtendent of the Province; and Mr. W. T. L. Travers as a member of the Executive Council before the establishment of responsible Government. Among the others will be found the names of prominent lawyers and merchants.