Background
Harrison, John Richard was born on May 23, 1921 in Hastings, New Zealand. Son of William and Jean Dalzell (Bell) Harrison.
Member of Parliament New Zealand
Harrison, John Richard was born on May 23, 1921 in Hastings, New Zealand. Son of William and Jean Dalzell (Bell) Harrison.
Bachelor of Arts, Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1941.
Farmer of sheep, cattle and crops, since 1946. Member of Parliament Hawke's Bay, 1963—1984. Senior opposition whip, 1974—1975.
Speaker House of Reps, 1978—1984. Officer New Zealand Army, 1940-1946.
Served as officer New Zealand Army, 1940-1946. Member Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (president 1979), International Council Alcoholism and Addictions, National Society Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (president). Member National Party.
Member Church of England.
Married Margaret Kelly, September 30, 1948. Children: William, Hugh, Mary, Robert.