Leonard Lowry

Leonard George Lowry (1884 – 21 November 1947) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.

Leonard Lowry
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Otaki
In office 1935–1946
Preceded by	William Hughes Field
Succeeded by	Jimmy Maher
Personal details
Born	1884 London, England
Died	21 November 1947 Auckland, New Zealand
Political party	Labour

Biography

Early life and career

He was born in London in 1884. He entered the Civil Service but resigned so that he could travel abroad, settling in Lower Hutt in 1906. Before the First World War, he worked for Wellington City Council. During the war, he was on active service overseas until 1918. He was offered a job with the New Zealand Defence Force on his return, but declined, instead becoming a bookseller in Ōtaki. He remained in the job of bookseller until his death.

Political career

New Zealand Parliament

Years	Term	Electorate		Party
1935–1938	25th	Otaki			Labour
1938–1943	26th	Otaki			Labour
1943–1946	27th	Otaki			Labour

While living in Ōtaki, he was a member on various boards: the Borough Council, the Licensing Committee, and the Fire Board. In 1935, he was elected member of Parliament for Otaki, and again in 1938. Between the years of 1943 and 1945, he was the Chairman of the Maori Affairs Committee of the House.^[1] He retired from Parliament in 1946.^[2]

Death

He died on 21 November 1947 while on a family holiday to Auckland.^[3]