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John Barr (New Zealand politician)
New Zealand politician representing labour interests / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Barr (1 January 1867 – 7 December 1930) was a New Zealand politician representing labour interests. A stonemason by trade, he was involved in many organisations, was a community leader in Redcliffs and became Mayor of Sumner. The establishment of Redcliffs School is credited to him. He was a Member of the Legislative Council for 23 years, where he held the role of Chairman of Committees for the years before his death.
Quick Facts The Honourable, 8th Chairman of Committees of the Legislative Council ...
John Barr | |
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![]() Barr in 1907 | |
8th Chairman of Committees of the Legislative Council | |
In office 8 July 1925 – 7 December 1930 | |
Preceded by | Oliver Samuel |
Succeeded by | Edward Henry Clark |
Member of the New Zealand Legislative Council | |
In office 22 January 1907 – 7 December 1930 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1 January 1867 Paisley, Scotland |
Died | 7 December 1930(1930-12-07) (aged 63) Dunedin, New Zealand |
Resting place | Bromley Cemetery |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | Helen Barr |
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