Harry Lake
Harry Robson Lake (29 September 1911 – 21 February 1967) was a New Zealand politician who served as Minister of Finance for six years in the second National government in the 1960s. He died of a heart attack when only 55 years old.
The Honourable Harry Lake | |
|---|---|
| 31st Minister of Finance | |
| In office 12 December 1960 – 21 February 1967 | |
| Prime Minister | Keith Holyoake |
| Preceded by | Arnold Nordmeyer |
| Succeeded by | Robert Muldoon |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Fendalton | |
| In office 26 November 1960 – 21 February 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Watts |
| Succeeded by | Eric Holland |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Lyttelton | |
| In office 1 September 1951 – 30 November 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Terry McCombs |
| Succeeded by | Norman Kirk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 September 1911 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Died | 21 February 1967 (aged 55) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
| Spouse | Beryl Bonnington |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Accountant |
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