Jim Thorn
New Zealand politician and trade unionist (1882–1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Thorn (1 June 1882 – 21 November 1956) was a New Zealand politician and trade unionist. He was an organiser and candidate for the Independent Political Labour League, Social Democratic Party then the Labour Party.
Quick Facts 4th High Commissioner to Canada, Appointed by ...
Jim Thorn | |
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4th High Commissioner to Canada | |
In office 12 May 1947 – 8 August 1950 | |
Appointed by | Peter Fraser |
Preceded by | David Wilson |
Succeeded by | Thomas Hislop |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Thames | |
In office 27 November 1935 – 27 November 1946 | |
Preceded by | Albert Samuel |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
9th President of the Labour Party | |
In office 3 April 1929 – 8 April 1931 | |
Vice President | John Archer |
Preceded by | John Archer |
Succeeded by | Rex Mason |
Personal details | |
Born | 1 June 1882 Christchurch, New Zealand |
Died | 21 November 1956 (1956-11-22) (aged 74) Wellington, New Zealand |
Political party | Labour Party |
Other political affiliations | IPLL Social Democratic |
Spouse | Margaret Thorn |
Profession | Journalist |
Military service | |
Allegiance | New Zealand Army |
Years of service | 1900–01 |
Rank | Bugler |
Battles/wars | Boer War |
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