Rob Talbot
Robert Leslie Gapper (Rob) Talbot QSO (1923 - 13 December 2012) was a New Zealand politician who represented the National Party as a Member of Parliament.[1] A Muldoon loyalist, he was a cabinet minister 1981-84 in the Third National Government, serving as Postmaster-General and Minister of Tourism.
Member of Parliament
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1966–1969 | 35th | Ashburton | National | |
| 1969–1972 | 36th | South Canterbury | National | |
| 1972–1975 | 37th | South Canterbury | National | |
| 1975–1978 | 38th | South Canterbury | National | |
| 1978–1981 | 39th | Ashburton | National | |
| 1981–1984 | 40th | Ashburton | National | |
| 1984–1987 | 41st | Ashburton | National | |
Talbot represented the Ashburton electorate in Parliament from 1966 to 1969, then the South Canterbury electorate from 1969 to 1978, and then the Ashburton electorate again from 1978 until his retirement in 1987 whereupon he was replaced by Jenny Shipley. As Postmaster General he signed off on New Zealand's first cellular network in 1983.
On 4 July 2008, Talbot was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from former United States Ambassador to New Zealand Bill McCormick for his efforts in fostering positive relations between the United States and New Zealand during his tenure with the New Zealand American Association.[2]
References
- ↑ "Hon. Robert Leslie TALBOT Obituary: View Hon. TALBOT's Obituary by New Zealand Herald". Notices.nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
- ↑ "Independence Day Celebrated in Wellington, Auckland". Retrieved 9 September 2009.
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First published in 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Richard Geoffrey Gerard |
Member of Parliament for Ashburton 1966–1969 1978–1987 |
In abeyance Title next held by himself |
| In abeyance Title last held by himself |
Succeeded by Jenny Shipley | |