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Neil Leverne Olde

Neil Leverne Olde

Canadian politician (1904–1969)

Neil Leverne Olde (June 3, 1904 – February 12, 1969) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1969 representing the riding of Middlesex South in southwestern Ontario.

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Background

Olde was born in Metcalf, Middlesex County, Ontario, to Charles Olde and Minnie Galbraith. He was president of Melbourne Packing Co. Ltd.[1] In 1926, he married Margaret Eleanor Coombs.[2]

Politics

He was a school trustee, councillor, and reeve in Caradoc Township.[1]

He was elected in the general election in 1963 defeating his Liberal rival Ronald MacFie by more than 6,000 votes.[3] He was re-elected in 1967.[4] During his time in office, he served as a backbench supporter of the John Robarts government. He died in office during a lung operation which was necessitated due to previous treatment for cancer.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Neil Olde: Backbencher was chairman of committee". The Globe and Mail. February 13, 1969. p. 5.
  2. [2]
    "St. Thomas Times-Journal". August 17, 1926. Archived from the original on February 29, 2012.
  3. [3]
    Canadian Press (September 26, 1963). "78 in Tory Blue Wave -- 23 Is All Grits Saved". The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario. p. 25. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  4. [4]
    Canadian Press (October 18, 1967). "Tories win, but..." The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario. p. B2. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
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