Joseph Gilbert "Bill" Dillon (16 April 1933 – 17 April 1994) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party in the Fourth Labour Government of New Zealand.
Bill Dillon | |
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.jpg) Dillon in 1987 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Hamilton East | |
| In office 14 July 1984 – 27 October 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Ian Shearer |
| Succeeded by | Tony Steel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1933 |
| Died | 17 April 1994 (aged 61) Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Auckland |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Biography edit
Early life and career edit
Dillon studied at Auckland University College and graduated LLB in 1957.[1][2] Dillon then entered the legal profession and joined the Hamilton legal firm of McCaw, Smith and Arcus in 1961, becoming a partner in 1963.[3] He was also a member of the Territorial Force where he held the rank of Flying Officer.[1]
Political career edit
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1987 | 41st | Hamilton East | Labour | ||
| 1987–1990 | 42nd | Hamilton East | Labour | ||
Prior to entering Parliament Dillon was a member of the Auckland Harbour Board from 1971 to 1986 and was deputy-chairman from 1980 to 1981. He was also a member of the Hamilton Civic Trust and Hamilton District Law Society Council.[1]
He represented the Hamilton East electorate in Parliament from 1984 to 1990, when he was defeated by Tony Steel, and the Labour Party was defeated overall by the National Party.[4] While in Parliament Dillon was the Chair of the Justice and Law Reform committees. He was also a member of the Electoral, Foreign Affairs and State Owned Enterprises committees.[1]
Later life and death edit
After losing his seat Dillon accepted an appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court in Samoa.[3]
Dillon died aged 61 in Hamilton on 17 April 1994 following a short illness.[3]
Notes edit
- ^ a b c d Who's Who 1987, p. 46.
- ^ "NZ university graduates 1870–1961: Da–Do". Shadows of Time. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ a b c "Death saddens Labour". The Evening Post. 18 April 1994. p. 2.
- ^ Wilson 1985, p. 193.
References edit
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First published in 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
- Norton, Clifford (1988). New Zealand Parliamentary Election Results 1946–1987: Occasional Publications No 1, Department of Political Science. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington. ISBN 0-475-11200-8.
- Who's Who in the New Zealand Parliament 1987. Wellington: Parliamentary Service. 1987.
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