Harold James Kirby (April 28, 1895 – October 20, 1956) was a lawyer, real estate agent
and political figure in
Ontario
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. He represented
Eglinton in the
Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1934 to 1943 as a
Liberal
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Politics
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** Liberalism by country
* an adherent of a Liberal Party
* Liberalism (international relations)
* Sexually liberal feminism
* Social liberalism
Arts, entertainment and m ...
member.
Background
He was born in
Maple
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,
the son of James Henry Kirby, and educated in North Toronto and at
Osgoode Hall
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. Kirby served overseas with the
Canadian Expeditionary Force during
World War I
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.
He died following a heart attack in 1956.
Politics
He was
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Some governments have separate ministers for mental health.
Coun ...
from 1937 to 1943 and Minister of Public Welfare from 1942 to 1943.
Cabinet positions
References
External links
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1895 births
1956 deaths
Members of the Executive Council of Ontario
Ontario Liberal Party MPPs
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