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Rowling, Bill

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Rowling, Bill (1927-1995)

New Zealand Labour politician, prime minister 1974-75.

Born in Motueka, South Island, he studied at Canterbury University and then served in the education corps of the New Zealand army, before beginning his political career. He was elected to parliament, representing the Labour Party, and served as finance minister in the 1972-74 government of Norman Kirk. He took over as prime minister, when Kirk died in office, but lost the 1975 general election to the National Party, led by Robert Muldoon. He then served as ambassador to the USA.



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