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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

The Hon. Captain James Dupre Lance

The Hon. Captain James Dupre Lance was called to the Legislative Council in 1865, and sat as a member until 1868. He was also a member of the House of Representatives from 1884 to 1890. In youth he joined the Bengal Native Infantry, and subsequently visited New Zealand on sick leave in 1856. He then held the rank of lieutenant, and on the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny, in 1857, he was recalled, and joined the 42nd Highlanders as interpreter. He was present at the final relief and capture of Lucknow. After his return to New Zealand he unsuccessfully contested the Superintendency of Canterbury with Mr. W. S. Moorhouse in 1866. Captain Lance became a prominent colonist and carried out extensive improvements on the Horaley Downs Estate, including about 300 miles of fencing and a large amount of tree planting.