Clifford Hunter
| Clifford Lorrie Hunter QSM |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Manawatu |
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| In office 1935 – 1938 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph Linklater |
| Succeeded by | John Cobbe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 May 1900 Waimea |
| Died | 1 July 1990 Auckland |
| Political party | Labour |
Clifford Lorrie Hunter QSM (11 May 1900 – 1 July 1990) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Early life
Hunter was born in Waimea West. His father was an "active supporter" of Independent MHR for Nelson, Harry Atmore.[1]
Political career
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| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1935–1938 | 25th | Manawatu | Labour | |
Hunter unsuccessfully contested the Manawatu in the 1931 election for the Labour Party against the incumbent, Joseph Linklater of the Reform Party.[2] In 1935, Hunter beat Linklater. In 1938, Hunter was defeated by National’s John Cobbe.[3]
In the 1987 Queen's Birthday Honours, Hunter was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for public services.[4] He died in 1990 and was buried in Purewa Cemetery, Auckland.[5]
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Manawatu 1935–1938 |
Succeeded by John Cobbe |
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