Peter John Cashin
Peter Cashin | |
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| Leader of the Opposition (Newfoundland) | |
| In office 1951–1953 | |
| Preceded by | John Gilbert Higgins |
| Succeeded by | Malcolm Mercer Hollett |
| Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland | |
| In office 1951–1953 | |
| Preceded by | John Gilbert Higgins |
| Succeeded by | Malcolm Mercer Hollett |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 1928–1932 | |
| Prime Minister | Richard Squires |
| Member of the House of Assembly for St. John's West | |
| In office 1951–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Oliver Vardy |
| Succeeded by | Malcolm Mercer Hollett |
| Member of the House of Assembly for Ferryland | |
| In office 1949–1951 | |
| Preceded by | None, constituency established. |
| Succeeded by | Augustine Duffy |
| In office 1923–1932 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1890 |
| Died | 21 May 1977 |
| Political party | Independent (1949-51, 1953) Progressive Conservative of Newfoudnland (1951-53) Liberal (1925-32) Liberal-Labour-Progressive (1923-25) |
| Other political affiliations | Responsible Government League |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Newfoundland |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Newfoundland Regiment Machine Gun Corps |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
Major Peter John Cashin (March 8, 1890 – May 21, 1977) was a businessman, soldier and politician in Newfoundland.