Douglas Strawbridge

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.[1]

Douglas Strawbridge
21st Mayor of Nelson
In office
1962–1968
Preceded byStanley Russell
Succeeded byTrevor Horne
Personal details
Born
Douglas Nelson Strawbridge

(1908-10-21)21 October 1908
Nelson, New Zealand
Died6 December 1979(1979-12-06) (aged 71)
Nelson, New Zealand
OccupationBuilding 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.[2]

References

  1. Nelson College Old Boys Register 1981
  2. "Cemeteries database". Nelson City Council. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
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