Frederick Oliver Robinson Explained

Fred Robinson
Office1:Mayor of Port Arthur, Ontario
Term1:1949-1951, 1953-1955
Office2:Ontario MPP
Term Start2:1943
Term End2:1951
Predecessor2:C.W. Cox
Successor2:George Wardrope
Constituency2:Port Arthur
Party:Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
Birth Date:2 August 1903
Birth Place:Port Arthur, Ontario
Death Place:Thunder Bay, Ontario
Occupation:Civil servant
Spouse:Jean Thelma McArthur

Frederick Oliver Robinson (August 2, 1903 – June 26, 1969) was an Ontario machinist and political figure. He represented Port Arthur in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from August 1943 to November 1951 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation member.

Background

He was born in Port Arthur, Ontario, the son of William James Robinson, and was educated there. He married Jean Thelma McArthur on December 27, 1934. Robinson also served on the local Board of Education.[1]

Politics

He was elected to the Ontario legislature in 1943 in the riding of Port Arthur. He defeated the Conservative incumbent C.W. Cox.[2] He was re-elected in twice before being defeated by George Wardrope in 1951.[3] [4] [5]

He was mayor of Port Arthur from 1949 to 1951 and from 1953 to August 31, 1955 when he resigned to accept a position as personnel and public relations officer for the Port Arthur Public Utilities Commission.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1947 . PG Normandin . 1950.
  2. News: Canadian Press . Ontario Election Results . The Gazette . August 5, 1943 . Montreal . 12 .
  3. News: Canadian Press . How Ontario Electors Voted in all 90 Ridings . The Toronto Daily Star . June 5, 1945 . Toronto . 5 .
  4. News: Canadian Press . How Ontario Electors Voted in all 90 Ridings . The Toronto Daily Star . June 8, 1948 . Toronto . 24.
  5. News: Canadian Press . Complete Ontario Vote . The Montreal Gazette . November 22, 1951 . Montreal. 4 .