George Richard Herron
George Richard Herron (1888–1967) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Biography
| New Zealand Parliament | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1944–1946 | 27th | Awarua | National | |
| 1946–1949 | 28th | Awarua | National | |
| 1949–1951 | 29th | Awarua | National | |
| 1951–1954 | 30th | Awarua | National | |
| 1954–1957 | 31st | Awarua | National | |
Herron was born in Pukerau in 1888. He worked as a blacksmith for five years, before farming for 33 years. He was associated with the Farmers Union, the breeding of Ayrshire cows and the Southland A & P Association.[1]
He represented the Southland electorate of Awarua from 1944 until his retirement in 1957.[2] Herron replaced James Hargest, who had been killed in World War II.[3]
Herron died in 1967.[1]
Notes
- Gustafson 1986, p. 320.
- Wilson 1985, p. 205.
- Gustafson 1986, p. 319.
References
- Gustafson, Barry (1986). The First 50 Years : A History of the New Zealand National Party. Auckland: Reed Methuen. ISBN 0-474-00177-6.
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Hargest |
Member of Parliament for Awarua 1944–1957 |
Succeeded by Gordon Grieve |
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