Ernest Hall (politician)
| Ernest Hall | |
|---|---|
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Surrey | |
|
In office May 10, 1979 – May 5, 1983 Serving with Bill Vander Zalm | |
| Preceded by | Bill Vander Zalm |
| Succeeded by |
Rita Johnston William Earl Reid |
|
In office September 12, 1966 – December 11, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Riding Established |
| Succeeded by | Bill Vander Zalm |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 16, 1929 Stretford, Lancashire, England |
| Died |
January 25, 1987 (aged 57) Delta, British Columbia |
| Cause of death | Heart Attack |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Residence | Delta, British Columbia |
| Occupation |
Legal Aid Services Textile Wholesaler Teacher |
Ernest "Ernie" Hall (September 16, 1929 – January 25, 1987) was an English-born merchant and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Surrey in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1966 to 1975 and from 1979 to 1983 as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.
He was born in Manchester and worked briefly as teacher before joining the British Army. Hall came to Canada in 1957 and worked as a textile wholesaler. He later worked for the Hudson's Bay Company wholesale division. In 1963, he was named provincial secretary for the NDP in British Columbia. He lived in Surrey.[1] Hall was defeated when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1975, when he lost to Bill Vander Zalm, and in 1983.[2] He served in the provincial cabinet as Provincial Secretary. In 1974, Hall introduced a bill to establish British Columbia Day as a public holiday in the province.[3]
He died of a heart attack in 1987. He was 57.[4]
References
- ↑ Webster, Daisy (1970). Growth of the N.D.P. in B.C., 1900-1970: 81 political biographies.
- ↑ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ↑ "Interesting Facts". Government of British Columbia. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ↑ Ernest Hall Department of Health Form