Walter Powers (politician)
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Walter V. Powers was an accountant and political figure in New Brunswick
, Canada. He represented Victoria County
in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
from 1953 to 1954 as a Progressive Conservative
member.
He was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick
, the son of Thomas Powers. In 1918, he married Irene McLaughlin. Powers was clerk-treasurer for the town of Grand Falls
from 1916 to 1936. He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1939, 1944 and 1948. Powers was named speaker for the provincial assembly in 1954 following the death of E.T. Kennedy but died in office before completing his term.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada. He represented Victoria County
Victoria County, New Brunswick
Victoria County is located in northwestern New Brunswick, Canada. Farming, especially of potatoes, is the major industry in the county.-Communities:...
in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton. It was established de jure when the colony was created in 1784, but only came in to session in 1786 following the first elections in late 1785. Until 1891, it was the lower house in a bicameral legislature when its upper house...
from 1953 to 1954 as a Progressive Conservative
Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony...
member.
He was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton is the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick, by virtue of the provincial parliament which sits there. An important cultural, artistic, and educational centre for the province, Fredericton is home to two universities and cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art...
, the son of Thomas Powers. In 1918, he married Irene McLaughlin. Powers was clerk-treasurer for the town of Grand Falls
Grand Falls, New Brunswick
Grand Falls is a Canadian town located in Victoria County, New Brunswick.Situated on the Saint John River, the town derives its name from a waterfall created by a series of rock ledges over which the river drops 23 metres.-Geography:Grand Falls is located in the valley of the St...
from 1916 to 1936. He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1939, 1944 and 1948. Powers was named speaker for the provincial assembly in 1954 following the death of E.T. Kennedy but died in office before completing his term.