Background
Burns was born in, New Zealand, in 1867.
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Archibald Burns
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He moved to, where he had a grocery store on Albert Street. During his mayoralty, he became a justice of the peace. Foreign 15 years, he was responsible for fire prevention in
Afterwards, he was very involved with education issues in He was a grand officer of the New Zealand Freemasons.
On 22 June 1934, he was one of fourteen members appointed by the United–Reform coalition Government to the Legislative Council.
He served one seven-year term until 21 June 1941. He retained his membership of the Education Board during and after his membership of the Legislative Council.
Membership
He was a member of the Borough Council for many years, and was Mayor of from 1905 to 1909. He was chairman of the Hospital Trustees, a member of the Hospital Board, a member of the Harbour Board, and a board member of High School. He was chairman of the Education Board, a board member of Grammar School, and chairman of the board of advisers to the Teachers" Training College.
He held membership of the University College Council and was a member of the Council of Education.
