John Shera
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John McEffer Shera (1840 – 19 September 1906) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand.
Biography
Early life
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Political career
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Shera represented the City of Auckland multi-member electorate from 1890 to 1893, when he was defeated.[3] He had previously stood unsuccessfully in 1887 for the Template:NZ electorate link electorate.[4] He was a strong supporter of Sir George Grey.[5]
He stood unsuccessfully in the 1902 election for the Template:NZ electorate link seat as an Independent Liberal.[6]
Later life and death
Shera died on 19 September 1906 at his residence in Remuera, Auckland.[7]
Notes
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References
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- 1840 births
- 1906 deaths
- New Zealand Liberal Party MPs
- Unsuccessful candidates in the 1887 New Zealand general election
- Unsuccessful candidates in the 1893 New Zealand general election
- Unsuccessful candidates in the 1902 New Zealand general election
- 19th-century New Zealand politicians
- Irish emigrants to New Zealand
- Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives