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Joseph Dransfield
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Mayor from 1870 - 1872 and 1878.
Yorkshire-born Joseph Dransfield was the first mayor of Wellington city. Before his election as mayor, Dransfield was an active participant in local politics; he was chairman of the Town Board, a member of the Wellington Provincial Council, and president of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.
One of Joseph Dransfield's first actions as mayor was to purchase Queen's Wharf and the surrounding land. However this led to allegations that he helped fellow councillors win many contracts for commercial waterfront activities. As a result Dransfield was ousted in 1873.
Dransfield Street in Vogeltown is named after the city's first mayor.
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Appointed to RoleMayor of WellingtonRelationship Date Range1870-1872, 1878
Relationship Date Range1870-1872, 1878Joseph Dransfield. Archives Online, accessed 11/12/2023, https://archivesonline.wcc.govt.nz/nodes/view/153937