Sir Frederick Aloysius Weld, GCMG (1823–1891), , was a New Zealand politician and a governor of various British colonies. He was the sixth person to serve as Premier of New Zealand, and later served as Governor of Western Australia, Governor of Tasmania, and Governor of the Straits Settlements. May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (130th in leap years). ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... See also Bridport, Tasmania. ... Dorset (pronounced Dorsit, sometimes in the past called Dorsetshire) is a county in the southwest of England, on the English Channel coast. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Chideock is a village in south west Dorset, England, situated between Bridport and Lyme Regis. ... Dorset (pronounced Dorsit, sometimes in the past called Dorsetshire) is a county in the southwest of England, on the English Channel coast. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian body, with over 1. ... Frederick Whitaker was a former Prime Minister of New Zealand. ... November 24 is the 328th day (329th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in Leap years). ... 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... There have been two well-known people by the name of Edward Stafford. ... A statue of an armoured knight of the Middle Ages For the chess piece, see knight (chess). ... On the Orders insignia, St Michael is often depicted subduing Satan. ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The Prime Minister of New Zealand is New Zealands head of government and is the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in the Parliament of New Zealand. ... List of Governors of Western Australia See Governors of the Australian states for a description and history of the office of Governor. ... Motto: Cygnis Insignis (Distinguished by its swans) Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Governor Premier Const. ... List of Governors of Tasmania Note that Tasmania was called Van Diemens Land until 1855 (see History of Tasmania). ... Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Nickname: The Apple Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Governor Premier Const. ... The following is a list of the Governors of the Straits Settlements, a British colonial post which existed from 1826 to 1946. ...

Early life

Weld was born near Bridport, Dorset, England, on 9 May 1823. His mother, Maria Christina Clifford, was the daughter of Charles Clifford, Baron of Chudleigh. His father, Humphrey Weld, was the son of Thomas Weld, founder of the prestigious Jesuit college at Stonyhurst. Weld's upbringing was strongly grounded in the Catholic faith. His early years were spent with his parents in France. Later, he received a good education, studying at Stonyhurst before attending the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, where he studied philosophy, chemistry, languages and law. He had originally intended to pursue a military career, but was convinced otherwise by his tutor at Fribourg. He instead decided to seek a career in the colonies, and arrived in Wellington, New Zealand, on 22 April 1844. See also Bridport, Tasmania. ... Dorset (pronounced Dorsit, sometimes in the past called Dorsetshire) is a county in the southwest of England, on the English Channel coast. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (130th in leap years). ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Society of Jesus (Societas Iesu/Jesu (S.J.) in Latin) is a Christian religious order of the Roman Catholic Church in direct service to the Pope. ... Stonyhurst College is a Jesuit School in Lancashire. ... The University of Fribourg (in French: Université de Fribourg, in German: Universität Freiburg) is a university in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland. ... Philosophy is a discipline or field of study involving the investigation, analysis, and development of ideas at a general, abstract, or fundamental level. ... Chemistry (in Greek: χημεία) is the science of matter that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo. ... Aphorism Critical legal studies Jurisprudence Law (principle) Legal research Letter versus Spirit List of legal abbreviations Legal code Natural justice Natural law Philosophy of law Religious law External links Wikibooks Wikiversity has more about this subject: School of Law Look up law on Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Former parliament buildings on the left and part of the current complex, The Beehive, on the right Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara or Poneke) is the capital city of New Zealand and the countrys second-largest urban area. ... April 22 is the 112th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (113th in leap years). ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

In New Zealand, he entered a partnership with his cousin, Charles Clifford. The two established a number of sheep stations around the country, and Weld became relatively prosperous. Weld found a life of agricultural management to be too mundane, however, and soon became active in political concerns. One of his more significant campaigns was to ward against any potential discrimination against Catholics in New Zealand. He later became active in lobbying for representative government in New Zealand. Sir Charles Clifford (1 January 1813 _ 27 February 1893) was a New Zealand politician. ... Representative democracy comprises a form of democracy and theory of civics wherein voters choose (in free, secret, multi-party elections) representatives to act in their interests, but not as their proxies—i. ...

In 1848, Weld declined an offer by the governor, Sir George Grey, of a seat on a proposed nominee council. In 1852 he visited England, where he published a pamplet, Hints to Intending Sheep Farmers in New Zealand, which ran into three editions. 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Governor-General of New Zealand is the local representative of the Queen of New Zealand, Queen Elizabeth II, and as such is the highest office in the Government of New Zealand. ... There have been two famous people by the name of George Grey. ... 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

Parliamentary career

When the creation of the New Zealand Parliament was announced, Weld stood for election. He became a member of the 1st Parliament as the representative of Wairau, an electorate in the northeast of the South Island. The main political division of the day was between "centralists" (favouring a strong central government) and "provincialists" (favouring strong regional governments). On this spectrum, Weld established himself as a moderate centralist, although he tended to oppose the extremes of either side. The New Zealand Parliament is the legislative body of the New Zealand government. ... The 1st New Zealand Parliament was a term of the New Zealand. ... South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ...

Weld was also a member of the brief "cabinet" formed around James FitzGerald. This represented an attempt by Parliament to assume direct responsibility for administering New Zealand. Acting Governor Robert Wynyard managed to block this move, however, and Weld's role as a "minister" came to an end. Despite the failure of the FitzGerald "cabinet", Weld was pleased that Catholics were able to participate fully in politics. The fact that Charles Clifford, also a Catholic, had become Speaker was also encouraging to him. James Edward FitzGerald (1818 - 1896) was a New Zealand politician. ... Flag of the Governor-General of New Zealand The Governor-General of New Zealand is the representative in the Realm of New Zealand of the Queen of New Zealand, Queen Elizabeth II, and as such is the highest office in the Government of New Zealand. ... In New Zealand The Speaker of the House of Representatives is the individual who chairs the countrys legislative body, The House of Representatives (commonly known as Parliament). The Speaker fulfills a number of important functions in relation to the operation Parliament, much of which is based upon the British...

Weld resigned from Parliament a short while before the end of its first term, returning to England for a brief time. When he returned, he was elected to the 2nd Parliament, again representing Wairau. He briefly returned to England again to marry a distant cousin, Filumena Mary Anne Lisle Phillipps, with whom he would have thirteen children. The 2nd New Zealand Parliament was a term of the New Zealand. ...

In 1860, Weld was invited to join Edward Stafford's government, taking over responsibility for Native Affairs from William Richmond. In this role, Weld had to contend with conflicts such as the First Taranaki War. Although Weld disliked the prospect of war, and believed that Governor George Grey had mishandled the situation, he believed strongly in the need to assert the power of the government, describing it as a "painful duty". Weld lost his ministerial position when the Stafford administration was defeated. 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... There have been two well-known people by the name of Edward Stafford. ... Christopher William Richmond (1821 - 1895), generally called William Richmond, was a 19th century New Zealand politician. ... The Taranaki War is a conflict that took place between Maori and Pakeha in New Zealand from March 1860 to March 1861. ... George Edward Grey Statue of Sir George Grey in Albert Park, Auckland Sir George Edward Grey KCB (April 14, 1812 - September 19, 1898 ) was a soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony (South Africa), Premier of New Zealand and a writer. ...

In 1864 (by which time Weld was representing Cheviot, formed from the southern half of his old Wairau seat), the government of Frederick Whitaker resigned due to disputes with the Governor. The point in question was who should bear responsibility for funding British troops stationed in New Zealand. Weld, believing that it was British ineptitude that caused conflict with the Maori in the first place, strongly objected to Grey's demands that Parliament should fund the troops. Weld instead believed that British troops should be removed from New Zealand altogether, and be replaced by local forces. 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Frederick Whitaker was a former Prime Minister of New Zealand. ...

Premiership

Weld, as one of the more respected members of Parliament, was asked to form a new administration, which he agreed to do on two main conditions. Firstly, Weld insisted that his policies for dealing with Maori should be adopted — punishment for "rebellion" would come in the form of confiscation of land, not any form of criminal proceedings. Secondly, the capital of New Zealand would be moved from Auckland to the more central location of Wellington. Both conditions were granted, and Weld became Premier. Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area in New Zealand. ... Former parliament buildings on the left and part of the current complex, The Beehive, on the right Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara or Poneke) is the capital city of New Zealand and the countrys second-largest urban area. ...

As Premier, Weld met with mixed success. The capital was indeed moved to Wellington, and his proposals for Maori relations were adopted. These two things generated considerable bitterness, however — Aucklanders were angry about the change of capital, and Maori were angry about the confiscation of over a million acres (4,000 km²) of land in the Waikato area. Weld's other success, the withdrawal of British troops from New Zealand, was also controversial, and generated considerable hostility from the Governor. In addition, the government's financial situation was precarious. A little less than a year after taking office, Weld's government resigned. Waikato is the name of a region in the North Island of New Zealand. ...

Colonial governorships

Weld, suffering from poor health and stress, retired from politics in 1866, and returned to England the following year. However his health improved, and he began working again. In 1869 he published Notes on New Zealand Affairs, and in March of the same year he began a career as a British colonial governor with an appointment to the post of governor of Western Australia. 1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ... 1869 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... List of Governors of Western Australia See Governors of the Australian states for a description and history of the office of Governor. ...

Governor of Western Australia

Weld arrived in Western Australia in September 1869. He immediately embarked on a series of tours of the state, which saw travel about 2,100 miles (3,400 km) on horseback in his first six months in office. Impressed by the state's isolation, he urged the establishment of telegraph lines and improvements to transportation. In March 1870 he sent John Forrest to explore and survey a possible route for a telegraph line between Albany and Adelaide. This was later built, and by 1874, the state had more than 900 miles (1400 km) of operational telegraph line. Weld also oversaw the establishment of a steamship service along the coast, and the beginnings of a rail system. Motto: Cygnis Insignis (Distinguished by its swans) Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Governor Premier Const. ... 1869 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1870 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... John Forrest, from the collection of the National Library of Australia John Forrest, 1st Baron Forrest of Bunbury, PC, GCMG (22 August 1847–2 September 1918), commonly known as Sir John Forrest, was an Australian explorer, the first premier of Western Australia and a cabinet minister in Australias first... Albany is a city of approximately 30,000 people on the south coast of Western Australia, 400 kilometres southeast of Perth. ... For other uses, see Adelaide (disambiguation). ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Paddle steamers - Lucerne-Switzerland Left: original paddlewheel from a paddle steamer on the lake of Lucerne. ... Rail can mean: Rail tracks, see also third rail Rail transport A Railroad-related periodical For the group of birds called rails, see Rallidae For the Mayfair Games board games, see Crayon Rails For rail in electronics, see . ...

Weld saw his appointment to the governorship as a mandate to institute similar constitutional changes to that achieved in New Zealand. With the enthusiastic support of his Colonial Secretary Frederick Barlee, he set about promoting representative government. At the first opportunity, Weld introduced a Bill which provided for the election of 12 Members of the Legislative Council, to sit with six official and nominee members. The Bill was eventually passed on June 1, 1870. Barlee then began agitating for responsible government, and in 1874 the Legislative Council passed a resolution calling for it. Although Weld did not think that Western Australia was ready for responsible government, he accepted the situation and passed on the request to the Colonial Office in London. The Colonial Office were strongly against granting responsible government, and were critical of Weld for allowing the situation to arise. In 1874, Weld went on leave to New Zealand to look after his partnership affairs. On this return, he was transferred to the post of Governor of Tasmania, and the issue of responsible government was dropped until 1890. The Colonial Secretary of Western Australia was one of the most important and powerful public offices in Western Australia, in the time when Western Australia was a British colony. ... Sir Frederick Palgrave Barlee, KCMG (6 February 1827–8 August 1884) was Colonial Secretary of Western Australia from 1855 to 1875; Lieutenant-Governor of the British Honduras (now Belize) from 1877 to 1882; and Administrator of Trinidad in 1884. ... Representative democracy comprises a form of democracy and theory of civics wherein voters choose (in free, secret, multi-party elections) representatives to act in their interests, but not as their proxies—i. ... Following are lists of members of the Western Australian Legislative Council: Members of the Western Australian Legislative Council, 2001-2005 Members of the Western Australian Legislative Council, 2005-2009 Categories: Australian parliaments | Government of Western Australia | Members of the Western Australian Legislative Council ... The Legislative Council, or upper house, is one of the two chambers of parliament in the Australian state of Western Australia. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... 1870 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The Secretary of State for the Colonies or Colonial Secretary was the British Cabinet official in charge of managing the various British colonies. ... The clock tower of the Palace of Westminster, which contains Big Ben London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... List of Governors of Tasmania Note that Tasmania was called Van Diemens Land until 1855 (see History of Tasmania). ... 1890 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Other colonial governorships

Weld was Governor of Tasmania from 1875 to 1880. He found the role much less taxing than in Western Australia, as Tasmania already had responsible government and his main duty was to preside at meetings of the Executive Council. From 1880 to 1887, he was Governor of the Straits Settlements, consisting of Malacca, Penang, and Singapore. Louch (1966) writes of Weld's seven years in Singapore: It was there with his wealth of experience that he found the fullest scope for his talents as a colonial administrator, and where he is best remembered now. He was created CMG in 1875, KCMG in 1880 and GCMG in 1885. 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ... The following is a list of the Governors of the Straits Settlements, a British colonial post which existed from 1826 to 1946. ... State motto: Bersatu Teguh Capital Malacca Town Governor Tun Datuk Seri Utama Mohd. ... State motto: Penang Leads Capital George Town Governor Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas Chief Minister Koh Tsu Koon Area 1,056 km2 Population  - Est year 2000 1,225,501 State anthem Pulau Pinang State Anthem Penang (Malay: Pulau Pinang, Simplified Chinese: 槟城, Malay (Jawi script): بينانج) is a Malaysian state located... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1885 is a common year starting on Thursday. ...

Later life

Weld finally retired from political life in 1887, although he remained active in other fields of work. In 1891, visiting the Straits Settlements once again, he contracted a serious illness, and returned to England. He died in Chideock on 20 July 1891. 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The Straits Settlements were a collection of territories of the British East India Company in Southeast Asia, which were given collective administration in 1826. ... Chideock is a village in south west Dorset, England, situated between Bridport and Lyme Regis. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

References

• The Constitution Centre of Western Australia (2002). Governors and Premiers of Western Australia. West Perth, Western Australia. ISBN 0730738213.
• Louch, T.S. (1966). The First Fifty Years: The History of the Weld Club (1871–1921), Appendix A: Governor Weld Patron of the Club, Perth, Western Australia.
• Serle, Percival (1949). Dictionary of Australian Biography. Angus and Robertson. Sydney.

 

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