About John Finlayson
Lived 1890 – 1960 (aged 69–70). John Finlayson was a New Zealand politician.
John Alexander Finlayson (1890 – 16 January 1960) of Whangārei was appointed a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council on 22 June 1950. He was known to his family as Jack.
Early life Finlayson was born in 1890 his grandfather was also called John Finlayson. Innes Finlayson was an older brother. In May 1949, he was elected as one of the vice-presidents of the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU). In April 1950, he succeeded Don Max as chairman of the NZRU. He was succeeded as president by Stanley Botting in May 1951.
Politics Finlayson chaired the National Party in the Marsden electorate.
Death Finlayson died on 16 January 1960 in Whangārei. At the time, he was living in Langs Beach near Waipu.
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Who was John Finlayson?
New Zealand politician (1890–1960)
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John Finlayson was born in 1890 in Maungaturoto.
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John Finlayson died on 16 January 1960 in Whangārei.
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John Finlayson was a politician.
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John Finlayson was New Zealand.
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