Kings Jubilee Medal, COR

Date of birth

11 May 1873 at Christchurch

Died

8 September 1946 at Timaru

Parents

Hon William Rolleston MA (Cantab) and Elizabeth Mary Rolleston (nee Brittan)

Married

Mary Winifred Blair 3 March 1908 at Timaru

Children

Two sons and four daughters

Education

• Christ’s College
• Prefect – Scholastic Head of School – Junior and Senior Somes Scholarships
• University of Canterbury – BA, LLB

Career

• Barrister and Solicitor
• Associate to Mr Justice Richmond 1890s
• Tripp and Rolleston

Position held

• Examiner Law Subjects for New Zealand University 1906-20
• Timaru Harbour Board Chairman 1912-22
• Mayor of Timaru 1921-23
• MP for Timaru 1922-28
• Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Defence 1926-28

Honours

• Kings Jubilee Medal 1935
• Coronation Medal 1937

Sporting

• School – Athletic Champion and 2 years in 1st XI and 2 years in 1st XV

Last updated: 16 Sep 2021