Henley Robert McKegg (6 December 1921 – 10 October 1961) was a New Zealand-born Cook Islands politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Council between 1953 and 1958.
Henley McKegg | |
|---|---|
| European Member of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 1953–1958 | |
| Preceded by | Willie Watson |
| Succeeded by | Frank Bateson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 December 1921 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 10 October 1961 (aged 39) Rarotonga, Cook Islands |
Biography edit
McKegg was born in Auckland in 1921.[1] After working as a bank clerk, he joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force in November 1941 and served as a flight lieutenant in Europe during World War II, winning the Distinguished Flying Cross.[1][2] Following the war he returned to the Cook Islands, becoming involved in his family's business.[2]
In 1953 McKegg contested the elections for the European seat on Rarotonga Island Council and the Legislative Council, defeating the incumbent Willie Watson.[3] He was re-elected in the 1956 elections, winning by just three votes.[4] He did not stand in the 1958 elections.[5]
McKegg moved to New Zealand in 1961, but died during a return visit to the Cook Islands on 10 October the same year.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b H.L. Thompson (1956) New Zealanders with the Royal Air Force (Vol. II) p421
- ^ a b c Mr. Henley McKegg Pacific Islands Monthly, December 1961, p137
- ^ Rarotonga has a lively election Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1953, p17
- ^ Keen Interest In CI Elections Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1956, p24
- ^ Important Elections In The Cooks: A Scot Named Viri Vokotini Pacific Islands Monthly, November 1958, p31
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