Jack Ridley (engineer)
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John Wallace Ridley QSO ED (29 April 1919 – 23 August 2006) was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Taupo in the North Island, a Rhodes Scholar and a civil engineer. He was notable for his contributions to hydro engineering.
Quick Facts QSO ED, Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Taupo ...
Jack Ridley | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Taupo | |
In office 25 November 1978 – 28 November 1981 | |
Preceded by | Ray La Varis |
Succeeded by | Roger McClay |
In office 25 November 1972 – 29 November 1975 | |
Preceded by | Rona Stevenson |
Succeeded by | Ray La Varis |
Personal details | |
Born | John Wallace Ridley 29 April 1919 Invercargill, New Zealand |
Died | 23 August 2006 Auckland, New Zealand |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse |
Avis Reed (m. 1949) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Canterbury University College University College, Oxford |
Profession | Civil engineer |
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