Walter Cooper (mayor)

Walter Cooper
Cooper in 1910
21st Mayor of Christchurch
In office
19 December 1894 – 18 December 1895
Preceded byThomas Gapes
Succeeded byHarry Beswick
In office
17 December 1896 – 15 December 1897
Preceded byHarry Beswick
Succeeded byCharles 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.

  1. ^ "Mr. Walter Henry Cooper". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand (Canterbury Provincial District). Christchurch: Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1903. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Chairmen and mayors". Christchurch: Christchurch City Council. Archived from the original on 22 May 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2010.