Harry James Barber (March 29, 1875 – February 11, 1959) was a

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. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1925 election as a Member of the historical Conservative Party in the riding of

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. He was re-elected in

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, 1935 and defeated in

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. Prior to his federal political experience, he was

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between 1914 and 1916 and also Chairman of the Chilliwack

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for eight years.

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* 1875 births 1959 deaths Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from British Columbia People from Caledon, Ontario Mayors of Chilliwack Canadian pharmacists British Columbia school board members {{BritishColumbia-politician-stub