Walter Cooper | |
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| 21st Mayor of Christchurch | |
| In office 19 December 1894 – 18 December 1895 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Gapes |
| Succeeded by | Harry Beswick |
| In office 17 December 1896 – 15 December 1897 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Beswick |
| Succeeded by | Charles Louisson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Henry Cooper[1] 1845 Somerset, England |
| Died | (aged 96) Upper Maffra, Victoria, Australia |
Walter Henry Cooper JP (c. 1845 – 17 April 1941) was Mayor of Christchurch in 1895, and again in 1897.[2] Born in Somerset, he came to New Zealand early in his life via Australia. A butcher by trade, he later worked in trade and export. He was for many years a member of Christchurch City Council. After his wife died, he lived with his daughter in Victoria, Australia.
- ^ "Mr. Walter Henry Cooper". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand (Canterbury Provincial District). Christchurch: Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1903. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
- ^ "Chairmen and mayors". Christchurch: Christchurch City Council. Archived from the original on 22 May 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2010.