Bio by: JCameron
Inscription
A strong and resolute personality with indomitable will enabled Richard John SEDDON to carry out the humane and progressive Legislation which characterised the 13 years of his administration. In him the most lofty qualities of an eminent imperial statesman were united with wide human sympathies and warm affections of the heart. He lived and died honoured by his King and Country. Richd. J. SEDDON entered Parliament for Westland in 1879 and represented that district continuously until his death in 1906. He had the rare distinction during his parliamentary career of holding successively most of the portfolios of the Crown, the first being that of Mines to which he was appointed in 1891. He became Prime Minister in 1893. HIs last message on embarking to Sydney for his home in New Zealand was "Leaving tonight for God's own Country". (-J. Campbell, Architect. H.Poole, Sculptor, W.H.Edwards & Son, Builders.-)
Family Members
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Jane Anne "Jennie" Seddon Bean
1870–1955
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Phoebe Alicia Seddon Dyer
1871–1944
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Louisa Jane Spotswood "Louie" Seddon Morice
1872–1957
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Mary Stuart Charleston Seddon Hay
1874–1946
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Catherine Youd Lindsay "Kate" Seddon
1876–1877
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Catherine Youd Lindsay "Kate" Seddon
1878–1881
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Elizabeth May Seddon Gilmer
1880–1960
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Capt Richard John Spotswood Seddon
1881–1918
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Capt Richard John Spotswood Seddon
1881–1918
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Thomas Edward Youd Seddon
1884–1972
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LT John Stuart Spotswood Seddon
1887–1969
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