Bill Barnard
William Edward Barnard CBE (29 January 1886 – 12 March 1958) was a New Zealand lawyer, politician and parliamentary speaker. He was a member of Parliament from 1928 until 1943, and was its Speaker from 1936 till 1943. He was known for his association with John A. Lee, a prominent left-wing politician.
The Honourable Bill Barnard CBE | |
|---|---|
| 10th Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives | |
| In office 25 March 1936 – 25 September 1943 | |
| Prime Minister | Michael Joseph Savage† Peter Fraser |
| Preceded by | Charles Statham |
| Succeeded by | Bill Schramm |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Napier | |
| In office 14 November 1928 – 25 September 1943 | |
| Preceded by | John Mason |
| Succeeded by | Tommy Armstrong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Edward Barnard 29 January 1886 Carterton, New Zealand |
| Died | 12 March 1958 (aged 72) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour Democratic Labour Party |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | New Zealand Army |
| Years of service | 1916–18 |
| Rank | Gunner |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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