Frank Findlay
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Frank Findlay (1884 – 31 March 1945) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
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| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1943–1945 | 27th | Hamilton | National | |
Findlay was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1884.[1] He emigrated to New Zealand in 1902.[2] In his younger days, he was a successful athlete, including the champion for decathlon and high and long jump in Northland.[2] From 1921, he was a baker in Hamilton and belonged to the Presbyterian church, where he was an elder. He was active with the YMCA.[1]
He was on the Hamilton Borough Council for 12 years and served as Deputy Mayor for some time.[1] In the 1943 election, he defeated the incumbent, Charles Barrell from Labour, in the Hamilton electorate.[1][3] He died in office on 31 March 1945.[3]
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Hamilton 1943–1945 |
Succeeded by Hilda Ross |
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