Category:Fred Hobbs

**Fred Hobbs**
	New Zealand politician (1841–1920)
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Date of birth	17 December 1841; Hambleden
Date of death	13 May 1920; Waitati
Country of citizenship	New Zealand;
Occupation	tailor;
Position held	Mayor of Christchurch;
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English: Frederick (Fred) Hobbs JP (17 December 1841 – 13 May 1920) was Mayor of Christchurch, New Zealand 1874–1877 for two terms. He is credited with having made significant improvements to the drainage system, and thus improving health in the wider Christchurch area. Upon his lobbying, The Christchurch District Drainage Act 1875 was passed, and Hobbs became the first chairman of the Christchurch Drainage Board.

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Cathedral Chambers, Christchurch (7 F)

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Fred Hobbs at age 18.jpg 536 × 718; 54 KB
Fred Hobbs portrait.jpg 301 × 348; 26 KB
Waitati Cemetery Hobbs grave.JPG 5,472 × 3,648; 7.42 MB
Waitati Hobbs.jpg 960 × 640; 174 KB

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