John Archer (New Zealand politician)
John Kendrick Archer (3 March 1865 – 25 July 1949) was a Baptist Minister, Mayor of Christchurch and member of the New Zealand Legislative Council.
The Reverend and Honourable John Archer | |
|---|---|
Archer in 1922 | |
| 34th Mayor of Christchurch | |
| In office 1925–1931 | |
| Preceded by | James Flesher |
| Succeeded by | Dan Sullivan |
| Member of the New Zealand Legislative Council | |
| In office 1937–1949 | |
| Appointed by | Michael Joseph Savage |
| 8th President of the Labour Party | |
| In office 12 April 1928 – 3 April 1929 | |
| Vice President | Jim Thorn |
| Leader | Harry Holland |
| Preceded by | Bob Semple |
| Succeeded by | Jim Thorn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 March 1865 Thornton, Leicestershire, England |
| Died | 25 July 1949 (aged 84) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Political party | Labour (from 1916) |
| Other political affiliations | Social Democratic Party (1913–1916) |
| Spouse |
Phoebe Elizabeth Gee
(m. 1894) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Baptist minister |
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