Joseph Ward (fencer)
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Sir Joseph George Davidson Ward, 3rd Baronet (17 September 1909 – 4 August 1970) was a New Zealand fencer and fencing administrator who represented his country at the 1950 British Empire Games. He was active in public life in Christchurch from the 1930s until his death, and served as the honorary consul for Belgium in that city for 30 years.
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Sir Joseph Ward | |
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Chair of Canterbury University College Council | |
In office 1948–1951 | |
Preceded by | Walter Cuthbert Colee |
Succeeded by | William John Cartwright |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph George Davidson Ward (1909-09-17)17 September 1909 Invercargill, New Zealand |
Died | 4 August 1970(1970-08-04) (aged 60) Christchurch, New Zealand |
Spouse |
Joan Mary Haden Laffey
(m. 1944) |
Children | 6 |
Relatives | Joseph Ward (grandfather) Vincent Ward (uncle) |
Profession | Lawyer |
Sports career | |
Sport | Fencing |
Club | Christchurch Swords Club |
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