Joseph Greene (Newfoundland politician)
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Joseph M. Greene was an accountant and political figure in Newfoundland
. He represented Bell Island
in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
from 1928 to 1932 as a Liberal.
He was born in St. John's
, and educated at Saint Bonaventure's College
. He worked on Bell Island for the Dominion Iron and Steel Company. Greene served as a Commissioner of Agriculture. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1932. During his time in college, Greene set a Newfoundland record in the half mile; he later coached track and field at Saint Bonaventure's College. After leaving politics, he was employed in auditing the accounts for various firms in Newfoundland. He died in St. John's in 1969.
His uncle Daniel Joseph Greene
served briefly as Newfoundland premier. His son James also served in the Newfoundland assembly.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. He represented Bell Island
Bell Island
Bell Island is a Canadian island located off Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula in Conception Bay.Measuring 9 km in length and 3 km in width, Bell Island has an area of 34 km²...
in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly is one of two components of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, the other being the Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland and Labrador General Assembly meets in the Confederation Building at St...
from 1928 to 1932 as a Liberal.
He was born in St. John's
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
, and educated at Saint Bonaventure's College
Saint Bonaventure's College
St. Bonaventure's College is an independent kindergarten to grade 12 Catholic School in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is located in the historic centre of North America's oldest city, adjacent to the Roman Catholic Basilica of St...
. He worked on Bell Island for the Dominion Iron and Steel Company. Greene served as a Commissioner of Agriculture. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1932. During his time in college, Greene set a Newfoundland record in the half mile; he later coached track and field at Saint Bonaventure's College. After leaving politics, he was employed in auditing the accounts for various firms in Newfoundland. He died in St. John's in 1969.
His uncle Daniel Joseph Greene
Daniel J. Greene
Daniel Joseph Greene was a Newfoundland politician who briefly served as the colony's Premier.A native of St. John's, he studied law at Laval University and became a lawyer. Daniel Greene was first elected to the House of Assembly in 1875 and became Leader of the Opposition in 1887...
served briefly as Newfoundland premier. His son James also served in the Newfoundland assembly.