Ron Guthrey
Ron Guthrey | |
|---|---|
Guthrey in 1950 | |
| 40th Mayor of Christchurch | |
| In office 1968–1971 | |
| Preceded by | George Manning |
| Succeeded by | Neville Pickering |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 January 1916 Rawene, New Zealand |
| Died | 8 September 2008 (aged 92) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Spouse | Mary Guthrey |
| Awards | Military Cross |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | New Zealand |
| Branch/service | New Zealand Army |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 20th Battalion |
| Battles/wars | |
Albert Ronald Guthrey OBE MC (15 January 1916 – 8 September 2008) was a New Zealand local politician. He served as a Christchurch City Councillor for 22 years before being elected Mayor of Christchurch. He was a World War II veteran and he and his family were (and still are) well-known business operators in Christchurch.