Sir William Polson | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Stratford | |
In office 14 November 1928 – 27 November 1946 | |
Preceded by | Edward Walter |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Member of the New Zealand Legislative Council | |
In office 15 March 1950 – 31 December 1950 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Wanganui, New Zealand | 6 June 1875
Died | 8 October 1960 Mangamahu, New Zealand | (aged 85)
Political party | Independent (1928–1936) National (1936–1960) |
Spouse(s) | Florence Polson (1910–1941) Mary Grigg (1943–1960) |
Children | 4 |
Occupation | Farmer |
Sir William John Polson KCMG (6 June 1875 – 8 October 1960) was a New Zealand politician, first as an Independent and then in the National Party. He joined the National Party on its formation in 1936, and "later acted effectively as Holland's deputy".[1]