Barry Strickland
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Barry Peill Strickland was a politician
in Manitoba, Canada
. He served as a Progressive Conservative
member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
from 1958 to 1966.
Strickland was educated in Hamiota schools, and worked as a real estate and insurance agent. He served as a Flying Officer
in the Royal Canadian Air Force
during World War II
, and was the director of the Hamiota Community Development Corporation.
He was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in the 1958 provincial election
, defeating Liberal-Progressive
candidate W.T. Wherrett by 402 votes in the constituency of Hamiota. He was re-elected over LP candidate James Scott in the 1959 election
by 241 votes, and by a greater margin over Liberal candidate Frank Taylor in the 1962 election
. He served as a backbench supporter of Dufferin Roblin
's government during his time in office.
Strickland lost to Liberal Earl Dawson
by 151 votes in the 1966 election
, and died two years later.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in Manitoba, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He served as a Progressive Conservative
Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is the only right wing political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is also the official opposition party in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.-Origins and early years:...
member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and the lieutenant governor form the Legislature of Manitoba, the legislature of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Fifty-seven members are elected to this assembly in provincial general elections, all in single-member constituencies with first-past-the-post...
from 1958 to 1966.
Strickland was educated in Hamiota schools, and worked as a real estate and insurance agent. He served as a Flying Officer
Flying Officer
Flying officer is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence...
in the Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
The history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, and was the director of the Hamiota Community Development Corporation.
He was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in the 1958 provincial election
Manitoba general election, 1958
Manitoba's general election of June 16, 1958 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada.This election was the first to be held in Manitoba after a comprehensive electoral redistribution in 1956...
, defeating Liberal-Progressive
Manitoba Liberal Party
The Manitoba Liberal Party is a political party in Manitoba, Canada. Its roots can be traced to the late nineteenth-century, following the province's creation in 1870.-Origins and early development :...
candidate W.T. Wherrett by 402 votes in the constituency of Hamiota. He was re-elected over LP candidate James Scott in the 1959 election
Manitoba general election, 1959
Manitoba's general election of May 14, 1959 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It resulted in a majority victory for the Progressive Conservative Party under the leadership of Dufferin Roblin...
by 241 votes, and by a greater margin over Liberal candidate Frank Taylor in the 1962 election
Manitoba general election, 1962
Manitoba's general election of December 16, 1962 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It resulted in a second majority victory for the Progressive Conservative Party under the leadership of Dufferin Roblin...
. He served as a backbench supporter of Dufferin Roblin
Dufferin Roblin
Dufferin "Duff" Roblin, PC, CC, OM was a Canadian businessman and politician. Known as "Duff," he served as the 14th Premier of Manitoba from 1958 to 1967. Roblin was appointed to the Canadian Senate on the advice of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. In the government of Brian Mulroney, he served as...
's government during his time in office.
Strickland lost to Liberal Earl Dawson
Earl Dawson
Earl Phillip Dawson was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served as a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1966 to 1969....
by 151 votes in the 1966 election
Manitoba general election, 1966
The Manitoba general election held on June 23, 1966, was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It resulted in a third consecutive majority win for the Progressive Conservative Party led by Dufferin Roblin...
, and died two years later.