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James Newman (Canadian politician)

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James Newman
Ontario MPP
In office
1945–1951
Preceded byGeorge Edward Lockhart
Succeeded byBill Noden
ConstituencyRainy River
Personal details
Born(1903-06-19)June 19, 1903
Cartwright, Manitoba
DiedFebruary 13, 1963(1963-02-13) (aged 59)
Political partyLiberal-Labour
SpouseBirdella Sweeney
OccupationMerchant

James Melvin Newman (June 19, 1903 – February 13, 1963) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Rainy River in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal-Labour member from 1945 to 1951.

He was born in Cartwright, Manitoba, the son of James Newman, and educated there. In 1928, he married Birdella Sweeney. Newman was an automobile dealer and farm implement distributor. He served on the town council for Fort Frances. He was also a member of the Masons and a Shriner.

References

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  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1947, GP Normandin
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