About Douglas Strawbridge
Lived 1908 – 1979 (aged 71). Douglas Strawbridge was a New Zealand politician.
Douglas Nelson Strawbridge (21 October 1908 – 6 December 1979) served as Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand from 1962 to 1968. Strawbridge was born, the son of Charles James Strawbridge and Martha Annie Strawbridge. He attended Nelson College in 1923 and became a building contractor.
Strawbridge was elected Mayor of Nelson in 1962 and held the position to 1968.
He died at Nelson, and was buried at Marsden Valley Cemetery, Stoke.
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Who was Douglas Strawbridge?
former Mayor of Nelson (1908–1979)
When was Douglas Strawbridge born?
Douglas Strawbridge was born on 21 October 1908 in Nelson.
When did Douglas Strawbridge die?
Douglas Strawbridge died on 6 December 1979 in Nelson.
What was Douglas Strawbridge's occupation?
Douglas Strawbridge was a politician.
What nationality was Douglas Strawbridge?
Douglas Strawbridge was New Zealand.
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