Robert Duff (Newfoundland politician)

Robert Duff (July 21, 1868[1] – ) was a merchant and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Carbonear in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1924 to 1928.[2]

Born in Carbonear, he became a prominent business owner in the area. Duff was president of William Duff & Sons Ltd., the Public Service Electric Co., the Harbour Grace Marine Railway Dock Co. and the Conception Bay Mutual Marine Co. He was also a directory of the Newfoundland Savings Bank.[2]

Duff was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1924 as a Liberal-Progressive. In 1926, he transferred his support to the government of Walter Stanley Monroe and was made a minister without portfolio in the cabinet.[2]

He married L. C. Penney.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Who's who in and from Newfoundland. 1927. p. 183.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Duff, Robert". Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. p. 651.