About Peter Smith
Lived 1877 – 1934 (aged 56). Peter Smith was a Canadian politician.
Peter Smith (May 26, 1877 – May 21, 1934) was a Canadian politician. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Perth South from 1919 to 1923 representing the United Farmers of Ontario.
He served as provincial treasurer from 1919 to 1923. He was treasurer during the Ontario Bond Scandal.
Smith was tried for his role in the scandal following the fall of the UFO government. On October 24, 1924, he was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government and sentenced to three years. He and Aemilius Jarvis (sentenced to six months on the same conviction) were jointly fined $600,000. He died in 1934.
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Who was Peter Smith?
Canadian politician (1877-1934)
When was Peter Smith born?
Peter Smith was born on 26 May 1877 in Stratford.
When did Peter Smith die?
Peter Smith died on 21 May 1934 in Stratford.
What was Peter Smith's occupation?
Peter Smith was a politician.
What nationality was Peter Smith?
Peter Smith was Canadian.
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