William Hayward (politician)

William J.S. Hayward (1868 – 5 June 1943) was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council from 22 June 1934 to 21 June 1941, when his term ended. He was appointed by the United–Reform Coalition Government.[1]

The Honourable
William Hayward
Member of the New Zealand Legislative Council
In office
22 June 1934 – 21 June 1941
Personal details
Born1868
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died5 June 1943
Christchurch, New Zealand
Resting placeLinwood Cemetery, Christchurch
ProfessionBusinessman

Hayward was born in 1868 in Christchurch,[2] the eldest son of William Hayward.[3] He received his education at St Leo's High School. In the early 1890s he competed as a cyclist winning the 25 Mile Championship of New Zealand in 1891.[4][5] In 1895, he married Annie Harrington.[2]

Together with his father, he had interests in transport. His father had set up a coach business that supplied the West Coast from Christchurch. Later, he ran coaches within Christchurch that connected with the trams. Together, they bought Rink Stables in 1893, out of which grew Rink Taxis.[2][3] He established an undertaking business which still exists (Lamb & Hayward Ltd).[6] He was chairman of the Christchurch Tramway Board, chairman of the Canterbury Employers' Association, and chairman of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association. A good athlete in his youth, his interest changed to trotting later on. He was a member of the New Zealand Trotting Association, held governance roles in the New Zealand Trotting Association, and was a breeder of horses.[7] He contested the 1929 Christchurch mayoralty but was beaten by the incumbent, Rev John Archer.[8] He then contested the 1931 Christchurch mayoralty but was beaten by Dan Sullivan. From 1935, he was for several years as a member of Christchurch City Council.[2][9] He was the chairman of the Christchurch branch of the National Party.[2]

Hayward died on 5 June 1943 and is buried at Linwood Cemetery.[10] He was survived by his wife and seven children.[2]

References
  1. Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 155. OCLC 154283103.
  2. "Obituary : Mr W. Hayward". The Press. Vol. LXXIX, no. 23967. 7 June 1943. p. 6. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  3. "A pioneer's death : Mr William Hayward". Sun. Vol. IV, no. 1051. 25 June 1917. p. 11. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  4. "William "Billy" Hayward's Palmares at CyclingRanking". CyclingRanking.com.
  5. "25 Miles Championship of New Zealand". CyclingRanking.com.
  6. "History". Lamb & Hayward Ltd. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  7. "Obituary". The Evening Post. Vol. CXXXV, no. 134. 8 June 1943. p. 2. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  8. "City Elections". The Press. Vol. LXV, no. 19610. 4 May 1929. p. 15. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  9. "The Municipal Elections". The Press. Vol. LXXI, no. 21423. 15 March 1935. p. 19. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  10. "Result Detail". Christchurch City Libraries. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
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