William R. Smallwood
William Smallwood | |
|---|---|
| MHA for Green Bay | |
| In office 1956–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Baxter Mogan |
| Succeeded by | Harold Starkes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1928 Corner Brook, Dominion of Newfoundland |
| Died | October 30, 2001 (aged 73) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Relations | Joey Smallwood (father) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
William Richard Smallwood (September 30, 1928 – October 30, 2001) was a Canadian politician. He represented the
Memorial University, and Dalhousie University, earning an LL.B. degree. He was a lawyer in St. John's.[2][3]
On May 27, 1971, Smallwood assaulted
In 1983, he suffered stab wounds in an altercation with his son, who was charged with attempted murder.[7] The charges were withdrawn due to insufficient evidence.[8] He died in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador in 2001.[9]
References
- ^ Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador
- ^ "Guide parlementaire canadien". google.ca. 1971. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ "Guide parlementaire canadien". google.ca. 1971. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ Maher, David (December 15, 2019). "Lies, intrigue and assault: a brief history of suspensions from the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly". The Telegram. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ House of Assembly Verbatim Report, Monday, May 31, 1971 (PDF). Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. 1971. pp. 5103–5104. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ "3 Nfld. Opposition Members Expelled". The Ottawa Journal. May 31, 1971. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ Smallwood's grandson fit to face trial, court rules The Globe and Mail [Toronto, Ont] October 22, 1983: P.15.
- ^ Smallwood's grandson cleared of attempting to murder his dad, Toronto Star (1971-2009); Toronto, Ontario [Toronto, Ontario]24 Feb 1984: A8.
- ^ "Obituaries", St. John's Telegram, November 2, 2001, pg. A8