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Ernest Corbett
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Ernest Bowyer Corbett (7 May 1898 – 15 June 1968) was a New Zealand National Party politician.
Quick Facts The Honourable, 27th Minister of Māori Affairs ...
Ernest Corbett | |
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27th Minister of Māori Affairs | |
In office 13 December 1949 – 26 September 1957 | |
Prime Minister | Sidney Holland Keith Holyoake |
Preceded by | Peter Fraser |
Succeeded by | Keith Holyoake |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Egmont | |
In office 25 September 1943 – 26 September 1957 | |
Preceded by | Charles Wilkinson |
Succeeded by | William Sheat |
Personal details | |
Born | (1898-05-07)7 May 1898 Ōkato, New Zealand |
Died | 15 June 1968(1968-06-15) (aged 70) New Plymouth, New Zealand |
Political party | National |
Spouse | Doris Eileen Sharp (m. 1923) |
Children | Two sons |
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