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James Roy (Canadian Writer)
James Roy may refer to: * James A. Roy (born 1964), US Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force * James Roy (politician) (1893–1971), New Zealand politician of the National Party * James Roy (writer) James Roy (born in Trundle, New South Wales, 1968) is an Australian writer. He writes primarily for young adults and children, and in addition to his native Australia, his books are published in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, F ... (born 1968), Australian writer * James Joy Mohan Nichols Roy (1884–1959), Indian Christian minister and politician {{hndis, Roy, James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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James Roy (politician)
James Alexander McLean Roy (3 March 1893 – 26 May 1971) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party. Biography He was born and educated in Wairuna near Clinton. He farmed on his father's farm in Wairuna, and his own farm in Cave, South Canterbury. In World War I he was a lieutenant and was awarded the Military Cross and bar, and his medals are on display at the National Army Museum in Waiouru. His second citation, for actions on 9 November 1918, reads: He was a member of the Clinton Presbyterian Church, and Superintendent of the Sunday School there. At the , he succeeded Peter McSkimming Peter McNish McSkimming (1872–1941) was an Independent Member of Parliament for the Clutha electorate in the South Island of New Zealand. Biography Peter McSkimming was born on 9 March 1872 in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland, and emigrated fr ... as an Independent supporter of the Reform-United coalition in the Clutha electorate. In 1936, he joined the new Nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Roy (writer)
James Roy (born in Trundle, New South Wales, 1968) is an Australian writer. He writes primarily for young adults and children, and in addition to his native Australia, his books are published in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany and South Korea. Roy's parents were Seventh-day Adventist missionaries to Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Roy has often said that growing up in such an environment was key to his development as a writer. His first novel, ''Almost Wednesday'', was published by University of Queensland Press in 1996, and since that time he has released more than 30 books, ranging from novels and short story collections to chapter books for older readers. Roy is a very hard working and popular visitor to schools and festivals throughout Australia, where he conducts author talks and creative writing workshops across a wide range of audiences. He lives in the Blue Mountains with his wife and two daughters. Books *''One Thousand Hills'' (2016) *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |