John Barr | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:John_Barr,_1907.jpg) Barr in 1907 | |
| 8th Chairman of Committees of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 8 July 1925 – 7 December 1930 | |
| Preceded by | Oliver Samuel |
| Succeeded by | Edward Henry Clark |
| Member of the New Zealand Legislative Council | |
| In office 22 January 1907 – 7 December 1930 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1867 Paisley, Scotland |
| Died | 7 December 1930 (aged 63) Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Resting place | Bromley Cemetery |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Helen Barr |
John Barr (1 January 1867 – 7 December 1930) was a New Zealand politician representing labour interests. A stonemason by trade, he was involved in many organisations, was a community leader in Redcliffs and became Mayor of Sumner. The establishment of Redcliffs School is credited to him. He was a Member of the Legislative Council for 23 years, where he held the role of Chairman of Committees for the years before his death.