Frederick_Oliver_Robinson

Frederick Oliver Robinson

Frederick Oliver Robinson

Canadian machinist and politician

For the British parliamentarian, see Oliver Robinson, 2nd Marquess of Ripon.

Frederick Oliver Robinson (August 2, 1903 – June 26, 1969) was an Ontario machinist and political figure. He represented Port Arthur in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from August 1943 to November 1951 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation member.

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Background

He was born in Port Arthur, Ontario, the son of William James Robinson, and was educated there. He married Jean Thelma McArthur on December 27, 1934. Robinson also served on the local Board of Education.[1]

Politics

He was elected to the Ontario legislature in 1943 in the riding of Port Arthur. He defeated the Conservative incumbent C.W. Cox.[2] He was re-elected in twice before being defeated by George Wardrope in 1951.[3][4][5]

He was mayor of Port Arthur from 1949 to 1951 and from 1953 to August 31, 1955 when he resigned to accept a position as personnel and public relations officer for the Port Arthur Public Utilities Commission.

References

  1. [1]
    PG Normandin (1950). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1947.
  2. [2]
    Canadian Press (August 5, 1943). "Ontario Election Results". The Gazette. Montreal. p. 12.
  3. [3]
    Canadian Press (June 5, 1945). "How Ontario Electors Voted in all 90 Ridings". The Toronto Daily Star. Toronto. p. 5.
  4. [4]
    Canadian Press (June 8, 1948). "How Ontario Electors Voted in all 90 Ridings". The Toronto Daily Star. Toronto. p. 24.
  5. [5]
    Canadian Press (November 22, 1951). "Complete Ontario Vote". The Montreal Gazette. Montreal. p. 4.
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