Edward Tregear
Edward Tregear | |
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Edward Robert Tregear | |
| Wellington City Councillor | |
| In office 1912–1915 | |
| Preceded by | David McLaren |
| 1st President of the Social Democratic Party | |
| In office 1913–1914 | |
| Vice President | Frederick Cooke |
| Succeeded by | Hiram Hunter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 May 1846 Southampton, England |
| Died | 28 October 1931 (aged 85) Picton, New Zealand |
| Political party | Social Democratic (1913–16) Labour (1916–31) |
| Spouse | Bessie Tregear |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Awards | Officier of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques Imperial Service Order New Zealand Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | New Zealand Army |
| Years of service | 1867–69 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | New Zealand Wars |
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Edward Robert Tregear ISO, Ordre des Palmes académiques (1 May 1846 – 28 October 1931) was a New Zealand public servant and scholar. He was an architect of New Zealand's advanced social reforms and progressive labour legislation during the 1890s.