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Newton Phillips Steacy

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Newton Phillips Steacy (October 30, 1896[1] – July 7, 1969[2]) was a political figure in British Columbia. He represented North Vancouver in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1956 to 1960 as a Social Credit member.

He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, the son of A.R. Steacy and Frances A. Phillips. In 1921, Steacy married Ruth J. Clements. He was a local manager for Borden Co. Ltd. (a milk and dairy business). From 1957 to 1960, Steacy served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Agriculture.[1] He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1960.[3] After leaving politics, Steacy served as trade commissioner for British Columbia in San Francisco. He died in Victoria at the age of 72.[2]

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  1. ^ a b Normandin, P G (1959). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1959.
  2. ^ a b "Deaths". Edmonton Journal. July 8, 1969. p. 7. Retrieved 2012-01-03.
  3. ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.