William Young (New Zealand politician)
William Young of , Invercargill was appointed a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council on 22 June 1950.[1]
He was appointed as a member of the suicide squad nominated by the First National Government in 1950 to vote for the abolition of the council. Most of the new members (like Young) were appointed on 22 June 1950, and served until 31 December 1950 when the council was abolished.[1] Young was a farmer in Otahuti.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Wilson, J.O. (1985) [1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Government Printer. p. 167.
- ^ Scholefield, Guy (1951). Who's Who in New Zealand, 1951 (5th ed.). Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 257.
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