Reginald F. Sparkes
Reginald F. Sparkes | |
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| Speaker of the Newfoundland House of Assembly | |
| In office 1949–1956 | |
| Preceded by | James A. Winter (1934) |
| Succeeded by | John R. Courage |
| Member of the House of Assembly for St. Barbe | |
| In office 1949–1956 | |
| Preceded by | None, district created |
| Succeeded by | James Chalker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 June 1906 Jackson's Arm, Newfoundland |
| Died | January 1990 |
| Political party | Liberal |
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| Alma mater | Bishop Feild College Columbia University |
| Occupation | teacher, writer |
Reginald Ford Sparkes (June 27, 1906 – January 1990) was an educator, writer and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented St. Barbe in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1949 to 1956. Sparkes was the first speaker for the House of Assembly after Newfoundland became part of Canada.