Robert McKeen
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Robert McKeen CMG (12 July 1884 – 5 August 1974) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. He was Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Robert McKeen | |
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12th Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
In office 24 June 1947 – 3 November 1949 | |
Prime Minister | Peter Fraser |
Preceded by | Bill Schramm |
Succeeded by | Matthew Oram |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Wellington South | |
In office 7 December 1922 – 4 November 1946 | |
Preceded by | George Mitchell |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Island Bay | |
In office 27 November 1946 – 5 October 1954 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Arnold Nordmeyer |
Personal details | |
Born | 12 July 1884 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 5 August 1974(1974-08-05) (aged 90) Ōtaki, New Zealand |
Political party | Labour Party |
Spouse | Jessie Russell |
Profession | Grocer |
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