William Bodkin (New Zealand politician)
Sir William Bodkin | |
|---|---|
| 14th Minister of Internal Affairs | |
| In office 13 December 1949 – 26 November 1954 | |
| Prime Minister | Sidney Holland |
| Preceded by | Bill Parry |
| Succeeded by | Sid Smith |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Otago Central | |
| In office 14 November 1928 – 5 October 1954 | |
| Succeeded by | Jack George |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 April 1883 Queenstown, New Zealand |
| Died | 15 June 1964 (aged 81) Alexandra, New Zealand |
| Political party | Liberal (1914-1928) United (1928-1936) National (from 1936) |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth McCorkindale
(m. 1920) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Otago |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Sir William Alexander Bodkin KCVO (28 April 1883 – 15 June 1964) was a New Zealand politician of the United Party, and from 1936, the National Party.