Background
McGUIGAN, Thomas was born on February 20, 1921 in Christchurch.
parliamentarian and business consultant
McGUIGAN, Thomas was born on February 20, 1921 in Christchurch.
Christchurch Boys’ High School, Christchurch Technology Evening School.
Served in Navy 1941-1945. Secretarial and accountancy 'posts in commerce 1946-1954. House Manager Christchurch Hospital 1955-1957.
Senior Administration Officer, Princess Margaret Hospital, Christchurch 1958-1969. Member of Parliament 75. Minister of Railways, Electricity and Civil Defence 1972-1974, of Health and Public Trust Office 1974-1975.
J.P. since 1953; President New Zealand Football Association 1974-1975.
Canterbury Hospital Board since 1980, member New Zealand Board of Health since 1985.
Married Ruth Deacon in 1946.