Joseph Hodgens (5 January 1887 – 12 January 1955) was a New Zealand politician of theLabour Party.
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935–1938 | 25th | Palmerston | Labour | ||
| 1938–1943 | 26th | Palmerston North | Labour | ||
| 1943–1946 | 27th | Palmerston North | Labour | ||
He represented the Manawatu electorate ofPalmerston from1935, and from1938 when it was renamedPalmerston North, to 1946[1] when he retired due to the failing health of his wife.[2] In 1953, Hodgens was awarded theQueen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal.[3]
Born in Waimea South,Nelson, Hodgens was a builder, Secretary of the Carpenters Union, and served on the Palmerston North Borough Council (1919–1921; 1923–1944).[2] He was a cousin ofPat Hickey.[4][5]
Hodgens died in Palmerston North in 1955 and was buried inTerrace End Cemetery.[6]
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Palmerston 1935–1946 | Succeeded by |
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