Andrew Loughrey BA LLM, (14.3.1844-24/9/1913). "member of the house"

 OBITUARY.

MR ANDREW LOUGHREY

Mr Andrew Loughrey, whose death occurred on Wednesday, was a wellknown barrister and solicitor, having practised in Christchurch for a number of years past. The late Mr Loughrey was born in Melbourne, and educated for the Bar. He gained his law degree at the Melbourne University College, and became a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria. He turned his attention to educational matters, and for some years held the position of Inspector of Schools, under the Victorian Education Department. He came to Christchurch in 1880, and entered into partnership with the late Mr John Holmes, who was subsequently elected a member of the House of Representatives. The firm of Holmes and Loughrey continued for ten years, when Mr B. L. Lane, another wellknown local barrister, was admitted a partner, and the practice was carried on as Loughrey and Lane for many years. Subsequently the partnership was dissolved, and Mr Loughrey conducted a practice on his own account. The late Mr Loughrey always took a keen interest in politics, and in 1887 he was elected for the Linwood seat in the House of Representatives as a supporter of the Stout-Vogel Government, and served as a member of the House for three years. He was also an enthusiastic volunteer, and at the time of the Russian scare he was instrumental in promoting the formation of the Canterbury Irish Rifles, of which corps he was captain until its disbandment some years later. The interment, which was private, took place at Riccarton Churchyard yesterday.  -Press, 27/9/1913.

St Peters Churchyard, Christchurch.