Ronald Rivett Explained

Ronald Rivett
Office1:Member of the Yukon Territorial Council
Term Start1:1970
Term End1:1974
Predecessor1:Jean Gordon
Successor1:Gordon McIntyre
Constituency1:Mayo
Office2:Speaker of the Yukon Territorial Council
Term Start2:1970
Term End2:1974
Predecessor2:John Livesey[1]
Successor2:Donald Taylor
Birth Date:1918
Birth Place:Rio Tinto, Spain
Death Place:Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Occupation:bookkeeper
Party:None

Ronald A. Rivett (1918 – August 7, 1977) was a Canadian politician who served on the Yukon Territorial Council from 1970 to 1974. He was elected in the 1970 Yukon general election for the district of Mayo, and served as speaker of the council during his term.[2] He was a bookkeeper.[3] On March 6, 1972, Rivett accepted the Yukon Territorial Mace as a gift from Governor General Roland Michener.[4] Rivett died at a hospital in Whitehorse in 1977 at the age of 59.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PARLINFO - Province / Territory File - Women in the Legislatures - PARLINFO - Province / Territory File - Sitting Days - PARLINFO - Province / Territory File - Party Leaders and Standings - PARLINFO - Province / Territory File - Leaders of the Opposition - PARLINFO - Province / Territory File - Speakers - PARLINFO - Province / Territory File - Premiers - PARLINFO - Province / Territory File - Lieutenant Governors / Territorial Commissioners - PARLINFO - Province / Territory File - Useful contact info - Yukon (Yukon).
  2. Web site: The Legislature Speaks - MLA Biography - Ronald Rivett. yukonlegislaturespeaks.ca.
  3. Two former members defeated as Yukon elects new councillorsThe Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Sep 10, 1970; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mailpg. 2
  4. Book: Canadian Symbols of Authority: Maces, Chains, and Rods of Office. Corinna. Pike. Christopher. McCreery. 14 June 2011. Dundurn. 9781554889020. Google Books.
  5. News: Former House Speaker Dies In Mayo. The Whitehorse Star. August 29, 1977. 2. February 28, 2020.