Peter Murray Nicholson (March 31, 1919 – August 17, 1986[1]) was a political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada.[2] He represented Annapolis West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1956 to 1978 as a Liberal member.[citation needed]

Peter Nicholson
MLA for Annapolis West
In office
1956–1978
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byGreg Kerr
Personal details
Born(1919-03-31)March 31, 1919
Springhill, Nova Scotia
DiedAugust 17, 1986(1986-08-17) (aged 67)
Political partyLiberal
OccupationPolitician

A graduduate of Dalhousie University, Nicholson served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Finance, and Deputy Premier.[3]

In 1981, he was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.[3]

Personal life edit

His son Peter John Nicholson is also a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party and represented the electoral district of Victoria in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1980.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Canadian News Facts - Volumes 20-21. Marpep Pub. 1986. p. 3680.
  2. ^ Page 597, Guide Parlementaire Canadien - Pierre G. Normandin, A. Léopold Normandin
  3. ^ a b Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 167. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
  4. ^ "Electoral History for Victoria-The Lakes" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2014-11-15.