George Manning (New Zealand politician)

Sir George Manning
George Manning in 1938
39th Mayor of Christchurch
In office
1958–1968
Preceded byRobert Macfarlane
Succeeded byRon Guthrey
Personal details
Born(1887-02-11)11 February 1887
Gowerton, Wales
Died29 December 1976(1976-12-29) (aged 89)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Political partyLabour
Spouse
Sarah Edith Willmore
(m. 1923)
Childrenone son

Sir George Manning CMG (11 February 1887 – 29 December 1976) was Mayor of Christchurch from 1958 to October 1968, when he retired.[1] He served a total of 34 years on the Christchurch City Council.[2]

  1. ^ "Chairmen and mayors". Christchurch: Christchurch City Council. Archived from the original on 22 May 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
  2. ^ "Christchurch Chronology 1968". Christchurch City Libraries. Retrieved 10 February 2010.