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Bill Barnard

New Zealand politician

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William Edward Barnard was a New Zealand lawyer, politician and parliamentary speaker. He was a member of Parliament from 1928 until 1943, and was its Speaker from 1936 till 1943. He was known for his association with John A. Lee, a prominent left-wing politician.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Carterton wd
Died
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Place of death
Auckland wd
Citizenship
New Zealand wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer wd
Political party
Democratic Labour Party (1940–1943), New Zealand Labour Party (1922–1940) wd
Education
Victoria University of Wellington wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor (1950–1952)
  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament

Awards wd

  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Questions

When was Bill Barnard born?
Bill Barnard was born on 29 January 1886 in Carterton.
What positions has Bill Barnard held?
Positions held by Bill Barnard include: mayor (1950–1952); Member of the New Zealand Parliament.
Where did Bill Barnard study?
Bill Barnard was educated at Victoria University of Wellington.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Bill Barnard · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q4908036 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: William Edward Barnard, 1925.jpg by Photographer unidentified (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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"Bill Barnard". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/bill-barnard. Retrieved 14 November 2026.

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