Alfred Hooke
Alfred John "Alf" Hooke (February 25, 1905 – February 17, 1992) was a teacher, politician and writer from Alberta, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1935 to 1971 as a member of the Social Credit Party. He held numerous cabinet portfolios in the government of Ernest Manning from 1943 to 1968. Of the original 1935 Socred caucus, Hooke was the only member to serve continuously in the legislature until the party's defeat in 1971.
Alfred John Hooke | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office August 22, 1935 – March 21, 1940 | |
| Preceded by | William Payne |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Speakman |
| Constituency | Red Deer |
| In office March 21, 1940 – August 30, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | New District |
| Succeeded by | Helen Hunley |
| Constituency | Rocky Mountain House |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1905 Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom |
| Died | February 17, 1992 (aged 86) Sherwood Park, Alberta |
| Occupation | politician, teacher and author |
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