Background
HUNTER, David was born in 1841 in Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Son of David Hunter.
HUNTER, David was born in 1841 in Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Son of David Hunter.
Studied at Kirkliston Free Church School, Entered service of North British Railway Company as apprentice, Edinburgh, 1853.
Served successively in accounting, stores, traflic, and General Manager’s departments. Appointed General Manager of Natal Government Railways, 1879. Services brought to notice in despatches, 1881-1886.
Member Natal Harbour Board, 1881.
Delegate to various conferences on railway, harbour, and customs matters, and to Government of South African Republic on railway extension. Member of Executive Council, 1890.
Chairman of first General Conference of South African Railway Officers, Pietermaritzburg, 1897. Chairman Portuguese Advisory Board, 1898.
Member of Coal Industry Commission, 189S.
Mentioned in despatches of Sir George White, Sir Red vers Buller, Lord Roberts, and Lord Kitchener in connection with Transvaal War, 1899-1902. Chairman of Colonial Reception Committee for Royal Visit, 1901. Chairman, South. African Congregational Union, 1902-1903.
Member Plague Administration Committee, 1903.
Chairman Technical Education Commission, 1904-1905. Retired on legal age limit from General Managership of Railways, 1906.
Contested Borough of Durban, 1906. Chairman, Government Inspection and Advisory Board, 1907.
Member, 1023 Durban Town Council, 1007.
Member of Parliament Central Durban, 1010. Inspected and reported upon Mauritius Government Railways, 1007. Member of Council and Honourable Treasurer Natal University College, 1010.
Chairman and member of many Boards and Committees.
Decorated in recognition of public services.
Club: Durban.