Douglas Crichton McKechnie

Description

First NameDouglas CrichtonLast NameMcKechnieAlternative NameD C McKechnieDescriptionDC McKechnie was heavily involved in community service in Geraldine throughout his life. A journalist by trade, he worked for the Timaru Post, The Timaru Herald and as a correspondent for the Christchurch Press at different stages. Among many other community roles he served as Mayor of Geraldine for over ten years- at that stage being New Zealand's youngest mayor. Date of Birth4 May 1909Place of BirthChristchurchDate of Death16 Nov 1987Place of DeathGeraldineSubjectBiographyLocal Government

Newspaper Clipping

Publication

Image from The Timaru Herald 09 Mar 1955

Connections

PlaceGeraldineOrganisationGeraldine Borough CouncilThe Timaru Herald