Bill Sullivan (politician)
Sir William Sullivan KCMG (8 December 1891 – 17 March 1967), was a New Zealand politician of the National Party. A man of large stature, he was affectionately known as "Big Bill".
The Honourable Sir Bill Sullivan KCMG | |
|---|---|
| 18th Minister of Labour | |
| In office 13 December 1949 – 13 February 1957 | |
| Prime Minister | Sidney Holland |
| Preceded by | Angus McLagan |
| Succeeded by | John McAlpine |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Bay of Plenty | |
| In office 13 December 1941 – 13 February 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon Hultquist |
| Succeeded by | Percy Allen |
| Mayor of Whakatāne | |
| In office 1925–1938 | |
| Preceded by | John Moffat Turnbull |
| Succeeded by | Brian Barry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1891 Inglewood, New Zealand |
| Died | 17 March 1967 (aged 75) Whakatāne, New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
| Other political affiliations | United (1928–1936) |
| Spouse |
Elvina Coral Brayshaw
(m. 1916) |
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