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Rona Stevenson

1911 – 1988

New Zealand politician

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About Rona Stevenson

Lived 1911 – 1988 (aged 77). Rona Stevenson was a New Zealand politician.

Rona Miriel Stevenson (13 February 1911 – 4 September 1988) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.

Born in Wellington in 1911, she served on the executives of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers, the YWCA and the Presbyterian Church.

She represented the Taupo electorate from 1963 to 1972, when she retired. In the , she narrowly beat (by 258 votes) Labour's Barry Gustafson. The Taupo seat was a marginal one and the women's section of the National Party raised a large sum of money to ensure her re-election. Also, in 1966 she also called for the names of women in 'so-called rape cases' to have their names published on the grounds that they may have been provocative, a move that may not have gained her support from women voters. She died on 4 September 1988, and her ashes were buried at Taupo Public Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Rona Miriel Stevenson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rona Stevenson?

New Zealand politician

When was Rona Stevenson born?

Rona Stevenson was born on 13 February 1911.

When did Rona Stevenson die?

Rona Stevenson died on 4 September 1988.

What was Rona Stevenson's occupation?

Rona Stevenson was a politician.

What nationality was Rona Stevenson?

Rona Stevenson was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rona Stevenson

· Wikidata: Q7364599

· DBpedia: Rona Stevenson

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