Wellington Province, governed by the Wellington Provincial Council, was one of the provinces of New Zealand from 1853 until the abolition of provincial government in 1876. It covered much of the south
Poster for the Wellington Provincial Council elections in 1853
Sir William Fitzherbert was a New Zealand politician. He served as Minister of Finance, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Speaker of the Legislative Council.
Wellington Province
…Province had two successive superintendents. No. From To Superintendent 1 2 July 1853 14 March 1870 Isaac Featherston 2 28 April 1871 1 Jan 1877 William Fitzherbert Legislation The only two acts of the provincial assembly still in effect are the Manawatu Racecourse Act 1869 and the Wanganui And Rangitikei Racecourses…