Herbert Joseph Bruch

Herbert Joseph Bruch (March 16, 1920[1] – 1993[2]) was a fruit farmer, businessman, civil servant and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Esquimalt in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1953 to 1972 as a Social Credit member.

He was born in Killaly, Saskatchewan, the son of Joseph F. Bruch and Elizabeth Engel. In 1944, Bruch married Alice C. Gaudet.[1] Before being elected to the assembly, he was employed by the British Columbia hospital insurance service.[3] Bruch was defeated by James Henry Gorst when he ran for reelection in 1972.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Normandin, P G (1965). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1965. 
  2. ^ "Hansard". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. June 10, 1993. http://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard/35th2nd/h0610am.htm. Retrieved 2011-12-31. 
  3. ^ "Must Resign Govt. Service". Saskatoon Star. April 25, 1953. p. 10. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=smxjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RnkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2585,3362040. Retrieved 2011-12-31. 
  4. ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986". Elections BC. http://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/1871-1986_ElectoralHistoryofBC.pdf. Retrieved 2011-07-27.