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Sir Harry Albert Atkinson KCMG (1 November 1831 – 28 June 1892) served as the tenth premier of New Zealand on four separate occasions in the late 19th century, and was Colonial Treasurer for a total of ten years. He was responsible for guiding the country during a time of economic depression, and was known as a cautious and prudent manager of ...
Sir Harry Atkinson (born Nov. 1, 1831, Broxton, Cheshire, Eng.—died June 28, 1892, Wellington, N.Z.) was a statesman who, as prime minister of New Zealand in the depression-ridden 1880s, implemented a policy of economic self-reliance and government austerity.
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Harry Atkinson was premier four times – five if you count the ‘reconstitution’ of his first ministry on a technicality a fortnight into its life. Like Edward Stafford, he was a stabilising force, someone who transcended regional concerns for the national interest.
Atkinson, Harry Albert. 1831–1892. Farmer, soldier, politician, social reformer, premier. This biography, written by Judith Bassett, was first published in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography in 1990. According to family information, Harry Albert Atkinson was born at Broxton in Cheshire, England, on 1 November 1831.
Mar 10, 2006 · Sir Harry Atkinson was a good keen man. He carved a farm out of the bush, fought in the Taranaki Wars and built a career in politics - climbing from the sawpit to statesman of New Zealand.
Sir Harry Albert Atkinson KCMG (1 November 1831 – 28 June 1892) served as the tenth premier of New Zealand on four separate occasions in the late 19th century, and was Colonial Treasurer for a total of ten years.
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Harry Atkinson. Position: Leftfielder. Bats: Unknown • Throws: Unknown. Born: January 19, 1874 in Fulton, MO. Died: January 2, 1953 in Mexico, MO. Buried: Hillcrest Cemetery, Fulton, MO. School: Debut: September 25, 1895 (Age 21-249d, 1,912th in major league history) Last Game: September 25, 1895 (Age 21-249d)
