Henley McKegg

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 byWillie Watson
Succeeded byFrank Bateson
Personal details
Born6 December 1921
Auckland, New Zealand
Died10 October 1961(1961-10-10) (aged 39)
Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Biography

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
  1. H.L. Thompson (1956) New Zealanders with the Royal Air Force (Vol. II) p421
  2. Mr. Henley McKegg Pacific Islands Monthly, December 1961, p137
  3. Rarotonga has a lively election Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1953, p17
  4. Keen Interest In CI Elections Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1956, p24
  5. Important Elections In The Cooks: A Scot Named Viri Vokotini Pacific Islands Monthly, November 1958, p31
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