Michael Gilfedder

Michael Gilfedder (1866–1948) was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.

New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate Party
1896–1899 13th Wallace Liberal
1899–1902 14th Wallace Liberal

He represented the Southland electorate of Wallace from 1896 to 1902, when he was defeated[1] by John Charles Thomson, who is described by Wilson as also belonging to the Liberal Party.[2]

In 1905, he stood unsuccessfully for the Wakatipu electorate.[3] Gilfedder was also a judge of the Native Land Court from 1907 to 1933 when he retired.[4]

Notes
  1. Wilson 1985, p. 199.
  2. Wilson 1985, p. 240.
  3. "The General Election, 1905". National Library. 1906. p. 5. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  4. "Obituary: Judge Gilfedder". The Evening Post. 4 August 1948.

References
  • Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
New Zealand Parliament
Preceded by
James Mackintosh		 Member of Parliament for Wallace
1896–1902		 Succeeded by
John Charles Thomson


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