Ron Guthrey | |
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40th Mayor of Christchurch | |
In office 1968–1971 | |
Preceded by | George Manning |
Succeeded by | Neville Pickering |
Personal details | |
Born | Rawene, New Zealand | 15 January 1916
Died | 8 September 2008 Christchurch, New Zealand | (aged 92)
Spouse | Mary Guthrey |
Awards | Military Cross |
Military service | |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Branch/service | New Zealand Army |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Unit | 20th Battalion |
Battles/wars | |
Albert Ronald Guthrey OBE MC (15 January 1916 – 8 September 2008) was a New Zealand local politician. He served as a Christchurch City Councillor for 22 years before being elected Mayor of Christchurch. He was a World War II veteran and he and his family were (and still are) well-known business operators in Christchurch.