Richard Harrison (New Zealand politician)
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Sir John Richard Harrison ED (23 May 1921 – 5 September 2003) was a New Zealand politician. After serving in a number of capacities in the National Party, he served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1978 to 1984.
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Sir Richard Harrison | |
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19th Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
In office 10 May 1978 – 14 July 1984 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
Preceded by | Roy Jack |
Succeeded by | Basil Arthur |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Hawkes Bay | |
In office 30 November 1963 – 14 July 1984 | |
Preceded by | Cyril Harker |
Succeeded by | Bill Sutton |
Personal details | |
Born | John Richard Harrison (1921-05-23)23 May 1921 Hastings, New Zealand |
Died | 5 September 2003(2003-09-05) (aged 82) Takapau, New Zealand[citation needed] |
Political party | National |
Alma mater | University of Canterbury |
Military service | |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Branch/service | New Zealand Army |
Years of service | 1943–1947 1949–1959 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 23rd Battalion (1943–1945) Hawke's Bay Regiment (1949–1959) |
Commands | 1st Battalion, Hawke's Bay Regiment (1956–1959) |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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