Beswick was born in Kaiapoi in 1860, the son of Joseph Beswick. In the mid-1860s, his father was a member of parliament for the Kaiapoi electorate. [2 ] Beswick Jr received his education at Christ's College in Christchurch. [3 ] Beswick…
Harry Joseph Beswick (born 1860) was born in nearby Kaiapoi. His father was active in local political affairs and had been a member of parliament for the Kaiapoi electorate in the 1860s. [18 ] Beswick received his schooling in Christchurch…
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.