Peter John Cashin

Peter Cashin
Cashin in 1961
Leader of the Opposition (Newfoundland)
In office
November 1951 – January 30, 1953 (1953-01-30)
Preceded byJohn Higgins
Succeeded byMalcolm Hollett
Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland
In office
November 1951 – January 27, 1953 (1953-01-27)
Preceded byJohn Higgins
Succeeded byMalcolm Hollett
Member of the
Newfoundland House of Assembly
for St. John's West
In office
November 26, 1951 (1951-11-26) – March 9, 1954 (1954-03-09)
Serving with Oliver Vardy
Preceded byJames Spratt
Succeeded byWilliam J. Browne
Member of the
Newfoundland House of Assembly
for Ferryland
In office
May 27, 1949 (1949-05-27) – November 26, 1951 (1951-11-26)
Preceded byMichael A. Shea (pre-Confederation)
Succeeded byMyles Murray
In office
May 3, 1923 (1923-05-03) – June 11, 1932 (1932-06-11)
Serving with Philip F. Moore (1923–1928)
Preceded byMichael Cashin
Succeeded byMichael A. Shea
Member of the
Newfoundland National Convention
for St. John's City West
In office
September 11, 1946 (1946-09-11) – January 30, 1948 (1948-01-30)
Minister of Finance
In office
1928 – February 1, 1932 (1932-02-01)
Prime MinisterRichard Squires
Preceded byJohn Crosbie
Succeeded byFrederick Alderdice
Personal details
Born(1890-03-08)March 8, 1890
DiedMay 21, 1977(1977-05-21) (aged 87)
PartyLiberal-Labour-Progressive (1923–1924)
Liberal-Conservative Progressive (1924–1925
Liberal (1925–1932)
Independent (1932, 1949–1951, 1953–1956)
Progressive Conservative (1951–1953)
Other political
affiliations
Responsible Government League
Parent
  • Michael Cashin (father)
RelativesRichard Cashin (nephew)
Military service
Allegiance Newfoundland
Branch/serviceBritish Army
RankMajor
UnitNewfoundland Regiment
Machine Gun Corps
Battles/warsFirst World War
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Major Peter John Cashin (March 8, 1890 – May 21, 1977) was a businessman, soldier and politician in Newfoundland.