John R. Goodison
Newfoundland House of Assembly for Carbonear | |
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In office 1909–1919 | |
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Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Joseph Maddock |
Succeeded by | William F. Penney |
Personal details | |
Born | John R. Goodison 1866 Carbonear, Colony of Newfoundland |
Died | 14 December 1926 | (aged 59–60)
Political party | Newfoundland People's Party |
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Relatives | John Rorke (grandfather) |
Occupation | Politician, Businessman |
John R. Goodison (1866 – December 14, 1926) was a merchant and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Carbonear in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1909 to 1917 as a member of the Newfoundland People's Party.[1]
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speaker for the Newfoundland assembly from 1913 to 1917, when he resigned his seat. Goodison was then named a government purchasing agent and a public censor. He served as an inspector of lighthouses from 1918 until 1920, when he was named accountant for the Government Savings Bank.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 0-9693422-2-5. Retrieved 2009-11-14.
- ^ "Beth (Goodison) Robertson, daughter of John R. Goodison, Speaker of the House". Memorial University. Retrieved 2009-11-14.