Stanley John Squire
Stanley John Squire | |
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| MLA for Alberni | |
| In office 1952–1966 | |
| Preceded by | James Mowat |
| Succeeded by | Howard Richmond McDiarmid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1915 Nanaimo, British Columbia |
| Died | June 7, 1998 (aged 82) Nanaimo, British Columbia |
| Political party | Co-operative Commonwealth Federation |
Stanley John Squire (born November 24, 1915 – June 7, 1998) was a machinist and political figure in British Columbia.[1] He represented Alberni in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1952 to 1966 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and then New Democratic Party member.
He was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia in 1915[2][3] and was educated there. In 1937, Squire married Frances Patricia Degnan. He served as an alderman for Port Alberni.[3] Squire was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1966 and 1969.[4] After leaving politics, he served as business agent for the International Woodworkers of America local.[5] He died in 1998.[6]
A bursary is awarded in his name by the Port Alberni & District Labour Council.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Obituary for Stanley John Squire". Alberni Valley Times. 11 June 1998. p. 15.
- ^ "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". 1955.
- ^ a b Webster, Daisy (1970). Growth of the N.D.P. in B.C., 1900-1970: 81 political biographies.
- ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ "Coast fallers' walkout causing timber shortage". Vancouver Sun. May 20, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
- ^ "1998 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 36th Parliament". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
- ^ "2011 Scholarships & Bursaries" (PDF). North Island College. p. 26. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
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