Sonja Davies
| Sonja Davies ONZ | |
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| Marching On is the second volume of Sonja Davies' autobiography | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Pencarrow | |
| In office 1987 – 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Fraser Colman |
| Succeeded by | Trevor Mallard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 November 1923 |
| Died | 12 June 2005 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Labour |
Sonja Davies ONZ (11 November 1923 – 12 June 2005) was a New Zealand trade unionist, peace campaigner, and Member of Parliament. On 6 February 1987 Davies was the third appointee to the Order of New Zealand.[1]
Involvement in Unions
Davies helped to found the Working Women's Council, and in 1974 she became the first female executive of the Federation of Labour.
Member of Parliament
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1987–1990 | 42nd | Pencarrow | Labour | |
| 1990–1993 | 43rd | Pencarrow | Labour | |
Davies became the Labour MP for Pencarrow in 1987 and served two terms, retiring in 1993; Trevor Mallard replaced her.
Media
Her autobiography, Bread and Roses: Her Story, (ISBN 1-86953-162-0), was turned into a film in 1994. Directed by Gaylene Preston), the film was also called Bread and Roses. A second volume of autobiography, Marching On (ISBN 1-86941-296-6) was published in 1997.
References
- ↑ "The Order of New Zealand" (12 February 1987) 20 New Zealand Gazette 705 at 709.
External links
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
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| Preceded by Fraser Colman |
Member of Parliament for Pencarrow 1987 – 1993 |
Succeeded by Trevor Mallard |
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