Duncan Rae
Duncan McFadyen Rae CMG (2 June 1888 – 3 February 1964) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Biography
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1946–1949 | 28th | Parnell | National | |
| 1949–1951 | 29th | Parnell | National | |
| 1951–1954 | 30th | Parnell | National | |
| 1954–1957 | 31st | Eden | National | |
| 1957–1960 | 32nd | Eden | National | |
Rae was born in Mataura. He received his education at Knox College and at Otago University, where he gained an MA and a diploma of education. He was in the NZEF in World War I.[1] He taught at East Cape School in Invercargill for ten years, and was then Vice-Principal (1924–1929) then Principal (1929–1947) at the Auckland Teachers' Training College.[2]
He represented the Auckland electorates of Parnell from 1946 to 1954, and then Eden from 1954 (succeeding Wilfred Fortune) to 1960, when he retired.[3]
He was made Consul-General to Indonesia (1961–1963) then Chargé d'Affaires to Indonesia (1963).[2]
He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in the 1963 New Year Honours.[4] He died suddenly on 3 February 1964 in Auckland.[2]
Notes
- ↑ Gustafson 1986, p. 338.
- 1 2 3 Renwick, William. "Rae, Duncan McFadyen - Biography". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 228.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 42872. p. 39. 1 January 1963. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
References
- Gustafson, Barry (1986). The First 50 Years : A History of the New Zealand National Party. Auckland: Reed Methuen. ISBN 0-474-00177-6.
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Constituency recreated after abolition in 1938 Title last held by Bill Endean |
Member of Parliament for Parnell 1946–1954 |
Constituency abolished |
| Preceded by Wilfred Fortune |
Member of Parliament for Eden 1954–1960 |
Succeeded by John Rae |