Richard McCallum

Richard McCallum (1 August 1863 – 1 February 1940) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand, and later a member of the Legislative Council. A barrister from Blenheim, he held many local positions, including two years as Mayor of Blenheim. One of his main interests was the advancement of education.

Early life McCallum was born in 1863 near Blenheim. He received his education at schools in Blenheim and Renwick.

McCallum married Winifred Grady from Wellington on 15 September 1892 at the Terrace Congregational Church (located on the corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street) in Wellington. Although a large church, some 200 people could not get access to it due to overcrowding. His wife was a popular singer known beyond the Wellington region. Their honeymoon took them to the Hot Lakes district , Napier, Auckland, After passing his final exam in 1885, he entered into a partnership with Sinclair. From 1899, McCallum had his own practice, often with others as partners. Major clients included the National Bank, and the Bank of New South Wales.

Political career

McCallum was Mayor of Blenheim in 1901–1903. and was buried at Omaka Cemetery. He was survived by his widow and a son.