Harold Earle
Harold Earle | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Fogo | |
| In office June 11, 1932 – February 16, 1934 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Hibbs |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Janes (post-Confederation) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1884 |
| Died | March 10, 1954 (aged 70) Fogo, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Party | United Newfoundland |
| Education | Bishop Feild College |
| Occupation | Merchant |
Harold J. Earle (March 4, 1884 – March 10, 1954) was a merchant and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Fogo in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1932 to 1934 as a United Newfoundland Party member.[1]
The son of Henry J. Earle, he was born in Fogo and was educated at Bishop Feild College and in England.[1] In 1917, he took over the management of the family company Earle Sons and Co. The company was involved in the export of seafood and retail sales of groceries and fishing equipment; it operated in Fogo, Twillingate, Herring Neck and Change Islands.[2] Earle was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1932.[1]
He died in Fogo at the age of 70.[1] The Earle business continued to operate until 1974 when it closed due to declining fish stocks.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Members of the Legislature, 1932-1933" (PDF). Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly.
- 1 2 "Earle Sons and Company fonds". Maritime History Archive. Memorial University.
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