Alexander Garnet Brown
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Alexander Garnet Brown known as Garnet Brown, was a Canadian businessman and politician who served in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1969 to 1978. He represented the electoral district of Halifax Eastern Shore
as a Liberal.
Brown was an athlete in his youth, and was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing in their farm system for two years.
In the 1950s, Brown and his father founded Atlantic Canada's largest food brokerage, A.G. Brown and Sons Ltd. He was also co-founder of Halifax Cablevision, and a founder and director of Dartmouth Cable Television.
First elected in a by-election on July 8, 1969, Brown was re-elected in 1970 and 1974. He served until he was defeated in the 1978 general election
.
Brown served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia
for Premier
Gerald Regan
. His cabinet duties included Highways (1970–1972), Public Works (1970–1971), Recreation (1973–1978), and the Residential Tenancies Act (1972–1975).
In 2001, Brown was awarded a Doctorate of Commerce (honoris causa) by Saint Mary's University
.
Brown died on January 7, 2010.
Nova Scotia House of Assembly
The Nova Scotia Legislature, consisting of Her Majesty The Queen represented by the Lieutenant Governor and the House of Assembly, is the legislative branch of the provincial government of Nova Scotia, Canada...
from 1969 to 1978. He represented the electoral district of Halifax Eastern Shore
Halifax Eastern Shore
Halifax Eastern Shore was a provincial electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that elected one member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. It existed from 1967 to 1993....
as a Liberal.
Brown was an athlete in his youth, and was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing in their farm system for two years.
In the 1950s, Brown and his father founded Atlantic Canada's largest food brokerage, A.G. Brown and Sons Ltd. He was also co-founder of Halifax Cablevision, and a founder and director of Dartmouth Cable Television.
First elected in a by-election on July 8, 1969, Brown was re-elected in 1970 and 1974. He served until he was defeated in the 1978 general election
Nova Scotia general election, 1978
The 29th Nova Scotia general election was held on September 19, 1978 to elect members of the 52nd House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Progressive Conservative party....
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Brown served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia
Executive Council of Nova Scotia
The Executive Council of Nova Scotia is the cabinet of that Canadian province....
for Premier
Premier
Premier is a title for the head of government in some countries and states.-Examples by country:In many nations, "premier" is used interchangeably with "prime minister"...
Gerald Regan
Gerald Regan
Gerald Augustine Regan, PC is a Canadian politician, who served as the 19th Premier of Nova Scotia from 1970 to 1978....
. His cabinet duties included Highways (1970–1972), Public Works (1970–1971), Recreation (1973–1978), and the Residential Tenancies Act (1972–1975).
In 2001, Brown was awarded a Doctorate of Commerce (honoris causa) by Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University (Halifax)
Saint Mary's University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. The school is best known for having nationally lead programs in Business, Astronomy and International Development Studies as well, one of the best football and Men's hockey programs in Canada .The campus is situated in Halifax's...
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Brown died on January 7, 2010.