Ron Guthrey

Ron Guthrey
Guthrey in 1950
40th Mayor of Christchurch
In office
1968–1971
Preceded byGeorge Manning
Succeeded byNeville Pickering
Personal details
Born(1916-01-15)15 January 1916
Rawene, New Zealand
Died8 September 2008(2008-09-08) (aged 92)
Christchurch, New Zealand
SpouseMary Guthrey
AwardsMilitary Cross
Military service
Allegiance New Zealand
Branch/serviceNew Zealand Army
RankSecond Lieutenant
Unit20th 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.