The 1949 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 29th term. It saw the governing Labour Party defeated by the opposition National Part
Sidney George Holland
Peter Fraser
Peter Fraser
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Peter Fraser was a New Zealand politician who served as the 24th prime minister of New Zealand from 27 March 1940 until 13 December 1949. Considered a major figure in the history of the New Zealand La
1949 New Zealand general election
…power in Parliament; the ineffectual Adam Hamilton was replaced by Sidney Holland, and internal disputes were gradually resolved. The Prime Minister, Peter Fraser, was increasingly weary. Ongoing shortages after World War II also eroded public support for the government. The National Party's decision not to repeal…
Fraser in 1918
Poster featuring candidates for the 1919 general election, including Peter Fraser (centre)
Labour Cabinet, 1935. Fraser is seated on the front row, second right, next to Savage