Education
University of Auckland.
University of Auckland.
He served in World War I as a sergeant and later second lieutenant in the New Zealand Rifle Brigade and earned the Distinguished Conduct Medal. A teacher by profession, after graduating Master of Arts in 1922 from Auckland University College, Marks witnessed first-hand the difficulties faced by New Zealanders during the Depression. He became convinced that monetary reform was needed, and stood as the candidate for the Real Democracy Movement in the Wanganui electorate in the 1943 general election. The Movement evolved into the New Zealand Social Cr Political League and Marks polled highly, though not enough to take the seat.
When not running for Parliament, he served on the League"s national committee and was made a life member in 1968.
Marks deservedly takes cr for establishing the Social Cr movement as a force in Wanganui.