Ted Meachen
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Edwin Purcell Meachen MBE JP (11 November 1895 – 11 July 1970) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Quick Facts MBE JP, Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Wairau ...
Ted Meachen | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Wairau | |
In office 27 November 1935 – 15 October 1938 | |
Preceded by | Edward Healy |
Succeeded by | seat abolished |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Marlborough | |
In office 15 October 1938 – 27 November 1946 | |
Preceded by | Edward Healy |
Succeeded by | Tom Shand |
27th Mayor of Blenheim | |
In office 1953–1962 | |
Preceded by | Bert Mitchell |
Succeeded by | Sid Harling |
Personal details | |
Born | Edwin Purcell Meachen 11 November 1895 Wanganui, New Zealand |
Died | 11 July 1970 Blenheim, New Zealand |
Political party | Labour |
Relatives | Tristan Hegglun (son-in-law) Greg Hegglun (great-grandson) |
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