Tom McGuigan
| The Honourable Tom McGuigan QSO JP | |
|---|---|
| 20th Minister of Railways | |
|
In office 8 December 1972 – 10 September 1974 | |
| Prime Minister | Norman Kirk |
| Preceded by | Peter Gordon |
| Succeeded by | Ron Bailey |
| Minister of Electricity | |
|
In office 8 December 1972 – 10 September 1974 | |
| Prime Minister | Norman Kirk |
| Preceded by | Les Gandar |
| Succeeded by | Ron Bailey |
| 23rd Minister of Health | |
|
In office 10 September 1974 – 12 December 1975 | |
| Prime Minister | Bill Rowling |
| Preceded by | Bob Tizard |
| Succeeded by | Frank Gill |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Lyttelton | |
|
In office 29 November 1969 – 30 October 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Norman Kirk |
| Succeeded by | Colleen Dewe |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
20 February 1921[1] Christchurch |
| Died |
5 February 2013 (aged 91) Shirley, Christchurch |
| Political party | Labour |
Thomas Malcolm "Tom" McGuigan, QSO (20 February 1921 – 5 February 2013), was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Early life
McGuigan was born and raised in Christchurch.[2] The son of Thomas McGuigan, he was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School. He represented his school in various sports (cricket, soccer, and athletics).[3] He served as a naval officer in World War II and met his wife-to-be, Ruth, in Britain.[2] He married Ruth Deacon, the daughter of John Deacon, on 23 February 1946. They had one daughter and two sons.[3]
McGuigan was an accountant and secretary from 1946 to 1954. He was the house manager at Christchurch Hospital (1955–1957), senior administration officer at Princess Margaret Hospital (1957–1969), house manager of Coronation House (1963–1969), and house manager at the NCHB Subsidiary Institution (1965–1969).[3]
Later life
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1969–1972 | 36th | Lyttelton | Labour | |
| 1972–1975 | 37th | Lyttelton | Labour | |
McGuigan was elected to Parliament in the 1969 election in the Lyttelton electorate.[4] When Labour formed a government after the 1972 election, Norman Kirk appointed McGuigan as Minister of Railways, and Minister of Electricity.[5] After Kirk's sudden death, the new prime minister, Bill Rowling, appointed McGuigan to the portfolio that he had really wanted - Minister of Health.[2][5] McGuigan was defeated in the 1975 election by Colleen Dewe of the National Party.[6]
McGuigan was active in the administration of soccer, and in 1974–1975 was the president of the New Zealand Football Association. He was for many years the secretary of the Canterbury Football Association, and he refereed boys' soccer.[3]
In the 1986 New Year Honours, McGuigan was made a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services.[7] He died at Windsor House, a rest home in Christchurch's suburb of Shirley, on 5 February 2013, aged 91. His wife had died before him.[8]
Notes
- ↑ International Who's Who
- 1 2 3 "Former MP dies". The Press. 8 February 2013. p. A3.
- 1 2 3 4 Traue 1978, p. 180.
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 215.
- 1 2 Wilson 1985, p. 93.
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 192.
- ↑ London Gazette (supplement), No. 50362, 30 December 1985. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ↑ "The Hon Thomas Malcolm McGuigan". Dominion Post. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
References
- Traue, James Edward, ed. (1978). Who's Who in New Zealand (11th ed.). Wellington: Reed.
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Les Gandar |
Minister of Electricity 1972–1974 |
Succeeded by Ron Bailey |
| Preceded by Peter Gordon |
Minister of Railways 1972–1974 | |
| Preceded by Bob Tizard |
Minister of Health 1974–1975 |
Succeeded by Frank Gill |
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
| Preceded by Norman Kirk |
Member of Parliament for Lyttelton 1969–1975 |
Succeeded by Colleen Dewe |