William Bodkin (New Zealand politician)

For the English politician, see William Bodkin (judge).

The Honourable
Sir William Bodkin
KCVO
14th Minister of Internal Affairs
In office
13 December 1949 – 26 November 1954
Prime MinisterSidney Holland
Preceded byBill Parry
Succeeded bySid Smith
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Otago Central
In office
14 November 1928 – 5 October 1954
Succeeded byJack George
Personal details
Born(1883-04-28)28 April 1883
Queenstown, New Zealand
Died15 June 1964(1964-06-15) (aged 81)
Alexandra, New Zealand
PartyLiberal (1914-1928)
United (1928-1936)
National (from 1936)
Spouse
Elizabeth McCorkindale
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(m. 1920)​
Children1
Alma materUniversity of Otago
ProfessionLawyer
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Sir William Alexander Bodkin KCVO (28 April 1883 – 15 June 1964) was a New Zealand politician of the United Party, and from 1936, the National Party.

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