John Bitchener

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John Bitchener
OBE
John Bitchener.jpg
20th Minister of Works
In office
10 April 1933 6 December 1935
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Works
1933–1935
Succeeded by
New Zealand Parliament
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Waitaki
19191935
Succeeded by