Newell Morrison Explained

Newell Orrin Ruston Morrison
Birth Date:28 July 1924
Birth Place:Chongqing Hills, China
Death Place:Victoria, British Columbia
Office:MLA for Victoria
Term:1972–1975
Party:Social Credit Party of British Columbia
Spouse:Marjorie Mary Dunn

Newell Orrin Ruston Morrison (July 28, 1924 – July 31, 2013) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1972 to 1975, as a Social Credit member for the constituency of Victoria.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Newell, a long-time resident of Victoria, British Columbia, was well known as an auto dealer, entrepreneur, MLA for Victoria and CEO of BC Development Corp. His interests included flying, having trained as a WWII RCAF pilot; a lifelong love of cars, travel and most importantly his love of family.

Notes and References

  1. Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1973, PG Normandin, pg. 549
  2. Web site: Newell Morrison Obituary - Victoria, BC | The Times Colonist.
  3. Web site: Former Victoria MLA dies. Rob. Shaw. Times Colonist.
  4. Web site: Businessman and MLA Newell Morrison a 'great example'. Nick. Wells. Times Colonist.