Russell Calvert
Russell John Calvert (1 February 1909 – 20 August 2011) was a New Zealand local-body politician. He served as Mayor of Dunedin between 1965 and 1968.
Russell Calvert | |
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| 51st Mayor of Dunedin | |
| In office 1965–1968 | |
| Preceded by | Stuart Sidey |
| Succeeded by | Jim Barnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1909 Masterton, New Zealand |
| Died | 20 August 2011 (aged 102) Nelson, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
Biography
Early life
Calvert was born in Masterton[1] in 1909. He was educated at Nelson College in 1923 and in Wellington.[1][2] He moved to Dunedin and established a dental technician's laboratory there.
Political career
In Dunedin hee became involved in local-body politics in the 1940s and was first elected to the Dunedin City Council in 1958 and stood unsuccessfully for mayor in 1962. He was then elected for one term as mayor from 1965 to 1968.[1] He was defeated in 1968, but re-elected to the council mid-term in a by-election before standing for mayor unsuccessfully one last time in 1971.
Later life and death
Following his retirement, Calvert resided in Arrowtown, Christchurch and then Nelson.[1] He died in 2011 aged 102.[3]
References
- "Former city mayor turns 100". Otago Daily Times. 31 January 2009. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition
- "Former Dunedin mayor dies". Otago Daily Times. 23 August 2009. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Stuart Sidey |
Mayor of Dunedin 1965–1968 |
Succeeded by Jim Barnes |