Robert Wellwood
Robert Wellwood (21 May 1836 – 26 January 1927) was a New Zealand farmer, auctioneer, commission agent and mayor. He was born in County Kilkenny, Ireland in 1836.[1]
He was the first Mayor of Hastings (1886–1887), being elected unopposed, but resigned the position after a year.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b Bale, Derek (1993). "Robert Wellwood". Te Ara: Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
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