Newell Morrison

Newell Orrin Ruston Morrison (July 28, 1924 – July 31, 2013) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1972 to 1975, as a Social Credit member for the constituency of Victoria.[1][2][3][4]

Newell Orrin Ruston Morrison
MLA for Victoria
In office
1972–1975
Personal details
Born(1924-07-28)July 28, 1924
Chongqing Hills, China
DiedJuly 31, 2013(2013-07-31) (aged 89)
Victoria, British Columbia
Political partySocial Credit Party of British Columbia
SpouseMarjorie Mary Dunn

Newell, a long-time resident of Victoria, British Columbia, was well known as an auto dealer, entrepreneur, MLA for Victoria and CEO of BC Development Corp. His interests included flying, having trained as a WWII RCAF pilot; a lifelong love of cars, travel and most importantly his love of family.

References

  1. Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1973, PG Normandin, pg. 549
  2. "Newell Morrison Obituary - Victoria, BC | The Times Colonist".
  3. Shaw, Rob. "Former Victoria MLA dies". Times Colonist.
  4. Wells, Nick. "Businessman and MLA Newell Morrison a 'great example'". Times Colonist.


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