Frederick Oliver Robinson

For the British parliamentarian, see Oliver Robinson, 2nd Marquess of Ripon.

Fred Robinson
Mayor of Port Arthur, Ontario
In office
1949-1951, 1953-1955
Ontario MPP
In office
1943–1951
Preceded byC.W. Cox
Succeeded byGeorge Wardrope
ConstituencyPort Arthur
Personal details
Born(1903-08-02)August 2, 1903
Port Arthur, Ontario
DiedJune 26, 1969(1969-06-26) (aged 65)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Political partyCo-operative Commonwealth Federation
SpouseJean Thelma McArthur
OccupationCivil servant

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.

References

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