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George Chapman (later Sir George), New Zealand National Party president
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PhotographerSal Criscilo, Wellington
DescriptionPrinted in a May 12, 1981 'Leader' advertisement for a campaign 'lift-off', with a picture of Heretaunga candidate Ron Palmer; that picture is not in the collection.
In 1948, aged 20, he became borough treasurer. Later in 1948 he was offered a partnership with an Upper Hutt accountancy firm. Elected to Borough Council 1952, and was later deputy mayor.
He was not elected president of the National Party in 1971, but in July 1973 succeeded, and chaired it for nine years from July 1973, and was made a knight bachelor in 1982; in the Queen's Birthday Honours; the "Leader's" first mention was on June 15.
Sir George served as president of the Upper Hutt Chamber of Commerce and held various directorships, as well as owning a local business.
His book, 'The Years of Lightning', was published in October 1980; Whitcoulls offered autographed copies at $10.95 - regular price $13.95 on October 14.Date TakenMay 1981
DescriptionPrinted in a May 12, 1981 'Leader' advertisement for a campaign 'lift-off', with a picture of Heretaunga candidate Ron Palmer; that picture is not in the collection.In 1948, aged 20, he became borough treasurer. Later in 1948 he was offered a partnership with an Upper Hutt accountancy firm. Elected to Borough Council 1952, and was later deputy mayor.
He was not elected president of the National Party in 1971, but in July 1973 succeeded, and chaired it for nine years from July 1973, and was made a knight bachelor in 1982; in the Queen's Birthday Honours; the "Leader's" first mention was on June 15.
Sir George served as president of the Upper Hutt Chamber of Commerce and held various directorships, as well as owning a local business.
His book, 'The Years of Lightning', was published in October 1980; Whitcoulls offered autographed copies at $10.95 - regular price $13.95 on October 14.
Date TakenMay 1981Depicts or relates to
PersonSir George Alan Chapman
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Reference1981 05 12 01FormatGreyscale printSize126 x 177 mm
FormatGreyscale printSize126 x 177 mmScanned byDon McLeod
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