Robert Fair
Robert Fair (September 4, 1891 – November 1, 1954) was a Canadian farmer and federal politician.
Born in Keelognes, parish of Turlough, County Mayo, Ireland, Fair ran as a Social Credit candidate was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1935 Canadian federal election defeating incumbent Member of Parliament Henry Elvins Spencer.
Fair ran for re-election to his 5th term in office in the 1953 Canadian federal election. His district was merged so he ran in the new Battle River—Camrose electoral district for that election, he won easily defeating a field of 4 other candidates. Fair died while still in office on November 1, 1954.
References
- Robert Fair – Parliament of Canada biography
- http://www.nettyprofessor.com/genealogy/Report006WebCards/ps01_478.htm
| Parliament of Canada | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Henry Elvins Spencer |
Member of Parliament for Battle River 1935-1953 |
Succeeded by Cliff Downey |
| Preceded by New District |
Member of Parliament for Battle River—Camrose 1953-1954 |
Succeeded by James Alexander Smith |