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Haurongo: Lee, John Alfred Alexander

John Lee recorded during a visit to Parliament

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Hear John A. Lee, recorded at the age of 84 with former Prime Minister Keith Holyoake during a nostalgic visit to Parliament. They discuss battles in the House and on the hustings, as well as events during the CoatesForbes coalition ministry of the 1930s. (5 min 33 sec)

Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi

Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero

Reference: CDR1043

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Erik Olssen. 'Lee, John Alfred Alexander', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 1998, whakahou June 2014. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/speech/31/john-lee-recorded-during-a-visit-to-parliament (accessed 4 June 2026).