Jim Hewitt | |
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Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Boundary-Similkameen | |
In office December 11, 1975 –December 10, 1987 Servingwith Ivan Messmer (1986-1987) | |
Preceded by | Frank Richter,Jr. |
Succeeded by | Bill Barlee |
Personal details | |
Born | Toronto,Ontario,Canada | January 28,1933
Political party | Social Credit |
Residence(s) | Penticton,British Columbia,Canada |
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