Laurence Arnold Hanna
Laurence Arnold Hanna (March 22, 1892 – March 27, 1979) was a lawyer, judge and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Alberni from 1928 to 1933 and Comox from 1933 to 1937 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Liberal. He served as deputy speaker of the Legislature from 1934 to 1937.
He was born in Gravenhurst, Ontario, the son of Joseph Francis Hanna and May Robena Sinclair.[1] In 1917, Hanna married Anna Mary Miles. He served as mayor of Alberni for five years.[1] Hanna was defeated by Colin Cameron when he ran for reelection in 1937.[2] He later served as county court judge for Nanaimo County.[3] Hanna died in Nanaimo at the age of 87.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Normandin, A L (1931). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1931.
- ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ "World News in Brief". Star-Phoenix. Saskatoon. January 31, 1931. p. 2. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
- ^ "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
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