Joe Hodgens

Joseph (Joe) Hodgens (5 January 1887 – 12 January 1955) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.

Biography

Parliament of New Zealand
Years Term Electorate Party
1935–1938 25th Palmerston Labour
1938–1943 26th Palmerston North Labour
1943–1946 27th Palmerston North Labour

He represented the Manawatu electorate of Palmerston from 1935, and from 1938 when it was renamed Palmerston North, to 1946[1] when he retired due to the failing health of his wife.[2]

Born in Waimea South, Nelson, Hodgens was a builder, Secretary of the Carpenters Union, and served on the Palmerston North Borough Council (1919–1921; 1923–1944).[2] He was a cousin of Pat Hickey.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Scholefield, Guy Hardy (1950) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1949. Wellington: Govt. Printer. pp. 114, 162. 
  2. ^ a b Atkinson, Neill. "Hodgens, Joseph - Biography". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/4h31. Retrieved 23 December 2011. 
  3. ^ From the Cradle to the Grave: a biography of Michael Joseph Savage by Barry Gustafson (1986, Reed Methuen, Auckland) ISBN 0474001385 (with Biographical Appendix of MPs), page 283
  4. ^ "Joseph Hodgens : Member of Parliament for Palmerston North 1935-1946" (PDF). Palmerston North City Libraries. http://citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz/user/file/279/(8)%20Joe%20Hodgens.pdf. Retrieved 24 December 2011. 
Parliament of New Zealand
Preceded by
James Nash		 Member of Parliament for Palmerston
1935–1946		 Succeeded by
Ormond Wilson