Douglas Strawbridge
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Douglas Nelson Strawbridge (1908-1979) Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand
from 1962 to 1968. Strawbridge was born on 21 October 1908. The son of Charles James Strawbridge and Martha Annie Strawbridge. He attended Nelson College
in 1923 and became a building contractor.
Strawbridge was elected Mayor of Nelson in 1962 and held the position to 1968.
He died at Nelson on 6 December 1979.
Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson is a city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay, and is the economic and cultural centre of the Nelson-Tasman region. Established in 1841, it is the second oldest settled city in New Zealand and the oldest in the South Island....
from 1962 to 1968. Strawbridge was born on 21 October 1908. The son of Charles James Strawbridge and Martha Annie Strawbridge. He attended Nelson College
Nelson College
Nelson College is a boys-only state secondary school in Nelson, New Zealand. It teaches from years 9 to 13. In addition, it runs a private Preparatory School for year 7 and 8 boys...
in 1923 and became a building contractor.
Strawbridge was elected Mayor of Nelson in 1962 and held the position to 1968.
He died at Nelson on 6 December 1979.