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Ron McLean

1914 – 1980

Farmer, aviator, community leader, environmental campaigner

Farmer Environmentalist Community leader
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About Ron McLean

Lived 1914 – 1980 (aged 66). Ron McLean was a New Zealand farmer, environmentalist, community leader and aircraft pilot.

Ronald James McLean (22 January 1914 – 26 May 1980) was a New Zealand farmer, aviator, community leader and environmental campaigner. He was born in Wyndham, New Zealand, on 22 January 1914.

McLean is best known as spokesperson for the Save Manapouri campaign. He chaired the Southland committee of the group and travelled the country, speaking to numerous audiences. In the end, there were 19 committees throughout the nation and McLean had helped establish most of them. After the 1972 general election brought a change of government, the Labour Party made good of its election promise and appointed six Guardians of Lake Manapouri in 1973. McLean was a Guardian until his death.

McLean died at Kennington on 26 May 1980 aged 66.

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Member of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Ronald James McLean, Ronald McLean

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ron McLean?

Farmer, aviator, community leader, environmental campaigner

When was Ron McLean born?

Ron McLean was born on 22 January 1914 in Wyndham.

When did Ron McLean die?

Ron McLean died on 26 May 1980.

What was Ron McLean's occupation?

Ron McLean was a farmer, environmentalist, community leader and aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Ron McLean?

Ron McLean was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ron McLean

· Wikidata: Q7364987

· DBpedia: Ron McLean (environmentalist)

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